Sex & The Mass Media: The Sixties Vs. The Nineties
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A 10 page paper on the change in attitudes and policy regarding sex in TV and movies from the beginning of the sixties to the middle of the nineties. It concludes that since television followed movies in becoming more 'sexually free,' perhaps the 'kinder, gentler' love story the movies have focused on of late presages a change for television as well. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Television & Media Violence
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In this insightful 7 page essay, the writer argues that Television violence and its influence have grown to epidemic proportions and that it is our responsibility to effect change so that future generations can lead more socially healthy lives. Research from a number of excellent authorities is provided to support these ideas and the apparent attraction between children and violence is analyzed. Recommendations are included. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Television & People's Viewing Habits -- Research In Communications Theory
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A 12 page research paper examining reasons why people watch television. The writer believes that those of us who watch more television do so with less reason. Similarly, those who watch less television do so with more reason. Primary research and the results of the writer's own small-scale survey (FREE copy of survey included) are incorporated into the discussion and the original hypothesis is validated. Communication theories such as the uses & gratifications approach are utilized to explain this phenomenon. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Television and the Decline of the Family Unit
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A 5 page paper that discusses how the common use of the television has, for the most part, pulled many families further apart. Television has become a very regular part of our society and more importantly, of our family life. We prefer to sit and watch television, whether together or alone, than to sit and talk with our family. While this makes us more enlightened about the world and perhaps about society, it does little to teach us about ourselves and our family. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Television And The Internet: Promoting Consumerism In Children?
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses how television and Internet advertising geared toward children is promoting consumerism in this age group. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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