The Violence Of The Media - 2018 Words

In our modern society, with technology around every corner, it is hard for the public not to have concerns about what is being broadcast to the world. Not only do people fear their children, or family viewing something that is inappropriate, there is a fear that this widely available content may fall into the wrong hands and be used in a completely different way from which it was intended. With so many media outlets present in everyday life, it is not hard to imagine there being many concerns regarding violence in the media. This essay looks to explore why there is concerns regarding violence in the media, focusing on the glorification of violence. The essay will also look at the different types of media outlets, i.e. the music industry, film, television, internet and gaming, and how each of them may present a glorification of violence. 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