Censorship Today in America Censorship is used in various ways in the telecommunicating world TV for example. The United States has so much control over the things we watch on television because of censorship. Censorship is used on television to block derogatory comments or views that said to be inappropriate to children under the age of 17. The broadcasting networks tightened up on programs in language and nudity in the late 90’s. Censorship is used in television by ratings such as General audience, Parental Guidance Suggested, PG-13 strongly advises guidance for children under age 13 and R requires accompaniment by an adult for children under age 17, or 18 in some states.
Reality TV shows are a prime example of glorifying deviant behavior such as fighting and cursing. Media is a way that deviant behavior enters the common household. This is not a new thing; deviance through media has always been a concern of parents for generations. In the 50’s it was rock and roll music, and in the 90’s rap. Now with the birth of realty TV the younger generation is exposed to deviant behavior on a regular basis.
However exploitation films in the 30's and 40's took on a more innocuous role in claiming to be educational in nature. For example films such as Sex Madness (1938) and Reefer Madness (1938) still presented the same suggestible content under the guise of being anti-drug and/or sex. For example the film Sex Madness (1938) displayed wild parties, sex out of wedlock and lesbianism. Films such as these were often shown in theatres known as Grindhouses which exclusively screened these types of movies and reflected the rejection by the mainstream film community. Modern day exploitation films often come with a cult following such as slasher films like the Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies during the 70’s.
In the essay, while television used to be a mean to enhance quality of family life in the past, advent of television, nowadays, is considered an important reason dwindling family life. The writer suggests that the medium fades united activities and emotional linking of members. Thus, from those erroneous impacts, Winn criticizes people for ignorance of the negative aspects of television obsession, and she also uses ethos and critical tone to persuade parents about the side effects of television addiction so that they change that risky habit. Winn starts her essay by claiming that people ignore the way television degrades family life. Television addiction is ignored because watching television every night is completely ordinary in families today.
shows, movies, and music are using sex and drugs to capture their audiences; and it works. The Baby Boomer generation, as well as Generation X sees this content as inappropriate material to be viewed in society; but with Generation Y this form of media actually depicts how the “Pot Culture” is on the rise. Over the years forms of media have sprung
Today, plastic surgery has become in high demand among males and females, teenagers in order to look their physically best. On the other hand Hassen-Biber talks about a critical illness among teenagers and adults called Bulimia Nervosa. Although the authors approach different situations among teenagers and adults in which they put their lives at risk in different ways, both authors agree that one major reason for this issue is the American media. Blum focuses on make over shows and plastic surgery. “Extreme makeover shows us people being made good-looking enough to be on television.” (pg.
Not only has “sexting” transitioned to name calling and bullying in high school, but also teens younger than 18 could be charged with child pornography and sent to juvenile jail. Worst of all it has lead to death. Now that teens and parents are becoming more familiar with these stories about “sexting,” concerned parents, schools and anyone who really cares is trying to take a stand. Most times teens are into watching MTV, so what better television station to get the message across about the dangers in “sexting”? MTV aired a half hour special called, “Sexting In America: When Privates Go Public.” They say, “it’s a good reminder for teens that taking and sending nude pictures is never a good idea” (Magid 1).
It is important to oppose Porno Chic to Hardcore pornography which is a form of pornography that features explicit sexual acts. This term was invented in 1950 to distinguish it from soft-core pornography (not far from erotic films). It usually takes the form of photos, often in magazines, or films but it may also appear as a cartoon. Internet is now the more common place to find hardcore pornography. So, the limit between Eroticism and Hardcore is the view of an explicit sexual act.
Unity brings strength upon the people but when it comes to dealing with sex in America everything else shatters. There are so many songs that influence sex among young adults. Lyrics talk about having different partners, but in reality society considers that to be fiction. Today many artists have involved themselves with young people and it is viewed through television. Many nations describe America as a place where freedom rules and sex sells.
Hello and welcome to “Building Images of the Future” Conference. Today I will be discussing how too many texts position readers and viewers to accept stereotypical constructions of masculinity and femininity. I agree with this statement because you only have to turn on the television, look at shopping catalogues, watch a movie to see this. A stereotype is a preconceived idea that attributes certain characteristics in general to a certain class or set, in this case, males and females. In television advertisements particularly, gender stereotyping tends to be at its strongest because the target audiences are frequently either male or female.