The Effects of Violent Video Games on Today's Youth Violence in today's society is getting out of control. ... It's these types of video games that plant the initial seeds of hatred in society's youth and the result of this hatred is being seen in homes and schools all across America. ... We shouldn't allow such games to be made available to children and teenagers, who are already dealing with physical and social issues that are so commonly found in today's school systems. ... In conclusion, the increase in violence in video g...

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In a society that is conquered by television, movies, billboards, commercials, video games and the Internet, the influence media has on today's youth is substantial. ... In today's entertainment industry, criminals are portrayed as attractive people and heroes rather than villains. ...

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A college journalism professor who advises a Mass Media and Society course continuously enforces the statement, "Do not take anything you see in the media as if it was factual or true" (Reed). ... Media tends to unintentionally promote a negative influence on today's society. ... Media today has minimal limitations. ... In today's society "television is often cited as the source of many social ills from teen violence to the decline of the family" (Rosenzweig 162). ... Anywhere you turn in today's society it seems you cannot find a headline or news report pertaining to anythi...

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A college journalism professor who advises a Mass Media and Society course continuously enforces the statement, "Do not take anything you see in the media as if it was factual or true" (Reed). ... Media tends to unintentionally promote a negative influence on today's society. ... Media today has minimal limitations. ... In today's society "television is often cited as the source of many social ills from teen violence to the decline of the family" (Rosenzweig 162). ... Anywhere you turn in today's society it seems you cannot find a headline or news report pertaining to anythi...

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Women's rights has been a hot topic of debate ever since societies and nations started forming. ... Athletics are a great representation of this male-dominated society. Homophobic locker culture, hegemonic masculinity in athletics, and domestic violence among athletes are all prime examples of how our society still continues to keep men as the dominating sex in athletics today. ... Male athletes are a symbol of all that is masculine in the world today. ... In conclusion, society today continues to be ruled by the patriarchy, and athletics is a perfect representation of this fact. ...

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"Monkey see, monkey do- has become a well-known saying in today's modern, media-warped society, but is it correct? ... Today that curiosity has become a constant companion to 90% of the American population (Sherrow 26), mainly, children and teenagers. Unfortunately, it is these violent programs that are endangering our present-day society. ... In general, society finds scenes of violence "simply exciting- (Feshbach 12). ... Public action is the only other option if society wishes to create a stronger programming schedule for today's children. ...

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For years, many women have been victims of the conjugal aggression which is a serious issue in today's society, and it is often overlooked. This social problem has taken place in our society since men were considered to be superior to women, regarding economic, legal and religious power. ... Early Roman societies deemed a wife the property of her husband, and therefore, subject to his control. ... Indeed, Roman society considered enforcement of such rights of control essentially a private matter, and thus failed to subject the husband to either public scrutiny or disapproval. ...

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The debate over the pros and cons of censorship in our society have been ongoing. ... The book also outlines the legal limitations of free speech in today's government and guidelines to determine whether or not something should be censored. One way the text can be interpreted is supporting censorship in society. ... If ideas of many people are suppressed, this may lead to one idea being too dominant and restrictive in society. ... The author believes that other functions in society should be unrestricted allowing for diversity in a community. ...

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Violent video games have been a conflict in today's society. ... Video games are a popular debated topic in today society. ... Technology creates tremendous positive goods for today youth, however, given in moderation can be prejudicial in many ways. ... We practically can't live without television; it has become so dependable for our society. ...

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The world today has changed extensively over the last fifty years. ... Knowing that technology has been the cause for the massive transition, there is something else about society that has changed over the years. ... The people that live in the world today, are far beyond different from the people who lived fifty years ago or even before that time. ... People that play games today are now younger and a whole lot older. ... These children do not understand the difference between the entertainment's view of society and reality. ...

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Whilst this is unethical and harms the gene pool it has proven effective and is carrying out in todays society. ... Real life implications derived from the Basal model however do help in todays society. ...

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This posses a threat to women in society because it enables men to be more aggressive in there actions towards women , while at the same time offering less sympathy for rape victims and sexually assaulted victims. ... This puts society as a whole in danger of being the victim of aggression. The violence widely portrayed in today's media is one cause of aggression in viewers. ...

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Censorship is the regulation and control of information and ideas that are circulated among people within a society. ... Neil Postman makes this point by outlining America's movement from a typographic society to telegraphic society. ... Television is either beneficial or detrimental to society, perhaps both. ... It would be interesting to know their respective opinions about the content of today's media. ... What does it say about American society when a gratuitously violent television programs get high ratings? ...

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The social problem that I"m going to report on is violent video games in our society. Society views this as a social problem because people believe that, with the increase in violent video games that are out on the market, violent crimes are also increasing. ... I feel that in today's society, the role of the parents is diminishing and they"re not paying attention to their kid's problems. Then these kids, already damaged by society, parents and friends, turn to a violent video game to release some of this tension and anger that has been built up. ...

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To the point where we as a society can agree that it influences us if consumed on a regular basis. ... Media images and Ads sets a standard for society. ... Media has become the pinnacle of defining what relationships should look like today. ... It is undeniable that Media indeed has a relative influence on how we as a society treat relationships and view them. ... We need to begin to rebuild the morality of our society by educating young adult's not just about sexual education but identification. ...

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It is not a surprise to learn, then, that the mass media is the most powerful source of information we have, and nothing else in today's world influences public perception quite as heavily. Unfortunately, however, most of what is broadcast or transmitted in the news today is with reference to the chaotic condition of our planet, or something else that society as a whole sees as detrimental or damaging. But the news on television is not the only type of media taking the criticism of society. ... In some societies, women have no reservations with regard to living their entire lives comp...

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It is not a surprise to learn that the mass media is the most powerful source of information we have, and nothing else in today's world influences public perception quite as heavily. Unfortunately, however, most of what is broadcast or transmitted in the news today is with reference to the chaotic condition of our planet, or something else that society as a whole sees as detrimental or damaging. But the news on television is not the only type of media taking the criticism of society. ... In some societies, women have no reservations with regard to living their entire lives completely n...

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Growing up in today's world children are becoming more susceptible to what they see on television and in the media. ... In today's society, programs such as Black Entertainment ( BET), Music Television (MTV), Cartoon Network, among others have replaced the quality time that was once an important staple in every American home. ...

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However, I am pleased to know that many organizations today are providing care to abandoned children. Education plays a vital part in the re-integration of children into society. ... The psychological consequences of the war hinder the reintegration of the children into society. ... The children struggle to return to their families and to reintegrate into society. ... What I concluded from my research was that it is very tough for the children to re-integrate into society, due to the destruction of homes, schools and villages. ...

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He has been labeled a menace to a society because of his raw honesty which seems to offend many people who might only be afraid of the truth themselves and condemn him for expressing it in such a vulgar manner. Eminem's nonconformist views are manifested in his lyrics which do more than just offend people, but challenge political leaders to address the problems which afflict the society which they themselves want to take praise for but not responsibility for. ... Eminem's central argument suggests that not accepting a person for who he is will be detrimental to the person being...

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The shelter can teach employability skills, soft skills that are needful for today's workforce. ... Providing guidelines prepares the victim for the rules that must be adhered to in order to be successful and acclimated back into a functioning society. ... Not only would we be able to offer assistance to victims, but the community of volunteers would be giving back to their local society by providing time. ...

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Rape and sexual assault affects all races, cultures, ages, and economic classes and are considered to be one of the most serious and violent crimes in the United States today. ... The myth of the woman who is rejected by a man and then seeks revenge by falsely accusing him of rape remains prevalent in society even today. ... Clearly, the use or abuse of alcohol does not entirely account for the incidence of sexual assault in our society. ...

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According to the BBC international reports terrorism is a cancer in society, and that there has never been one definition that can sum up what terrorism really is. ... This definitely a form of propaganda happening today to get Americans to believe that if they are against the war they are pro terrorism. ...

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Today in the West, there is a new kind of terror - Islamic Fundamentalism, which in many ways mirrors Fascism of the past century. ... Fundamentalism has been a major source of violent conflict in society. ...

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Instances like this are all too common in today's society. ... According to Leonard Eron, one of the country's foremost authorities on media, "There can no longer be any doubt that heavy exposure to televised violence is one of the causes of aggressive behavior, crime and violence in society- (Levine, 1996, 4). ...

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