Power of the Media

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This paper discusses how the media whether it is books, the Internet, magazines, movies, music, newspapers, radio, television, or some other form, has tremendous power to impact both individuals and society as a whole, both negatively and positively. It reviews how the media promotes or curbs violence in numerous ways, both explicitly and implicitly and how it continues to seek to define, expand and modify the line between "art" and "offensiveness" when it comes to rap lyrics, movies, and other forms of expression that commonly include explicit and violent lyrics. It concludes with recommendations for balancing the relationship between the media's need for freedom of expression and society's desire for less violence.

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"While the media arguably condones and promotes violence and sexual behavior, it also curbs (or attempts to) violence in many ways. First, the media has continued to issue and abide by "parental warnings" for movies, music, video games, and television shows. Shows that contain events that individuals are likely to simulate (i.e., "Jackass" and "WWF Smackdown") have warnings before they air stating that individuals should not attempt to duplicate these stunts at home as they are highly dangerous. Next, the media has aired and publicize numerous public service announcements regarding drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, and violence and ways individuals may act in order to prevent becoming a victim of violence. "

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