Tag Archives: Media Violence

Current Issues Pertaining to Civil Rights in America and Prison Statistics

Over two hundred years ago the fledgling government of the newly liberated America drew together the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The country had declared itself free of royal tyranny, fought and won its independence from the United Kingdom, and declared that all people shall have certain inalienable rights. These […]

An Essay on Media Violence

The question of whether violence in the media influences real violence or not is a difficult one to answer. Many other questions arise from this question, such as what is the definition of violence and how much violence is suitable for television. But there are many opinions about this. Most people didn’t want their sons […]

Does Media Violence Affect Youth?

The debate over the influence of media on the youth continues as it always has since most people could probably remember. From the burning of books, attacks on comic books and pulp fiction, and now television, videogames, and the internet media continues to be a scapegoat for people to blame the delinquency of their children […]

Laser Tag – Harmless Fun or an Increase of Aggression?

Laser tag is a popular game enjoyed by many children. This game, which could once only be played with laser tag facilities, is now available in portable two-player mode. Despite its popularity, laser tag as a game has several key flaws. Object the game is harmful to children because it encourages violence against peers. The […]

Media’s Effect on Violence: A Closer Look at Song Lyrics and Video Games

Media’s Effect on Violence: A Closer Look at Song Lyrics and Video Games The media plays a large role in the violence in society. The media, such as television, music, computer and video games, the Internet are available to everyone all the time. People watch and listen usually oblivious to the messages the media is […]