This week, you’ll do research on “Violence and the Media” for your Major Assessment.
First, watch “SKEWED”.
(Links to an external site.)
Think about the themes of violence and if blame was placed on the media. You’ll then address each of the areas listed below.
All outside material must be referenced and cited.
Introduce your topic Violence and the Media
Do you feel that the media influences violence? Include examples to support your stance.
What is meant by living in a “culture of violence”?
Define deviance. Is violence seen as deviant in our American society? Why/Why not?
What are formal and informal social controls? Do these “work” to stop violence? Why/Why not?
What is stratification? Do economic factors influence our likelihood of violence? Why/Why not?
Research and share three statistics you found on violence.
What is censorship? Should media outlets increase censorship of violence? Why/Why not?
In your opinion, what can be done to reduce violence in the United States? Is this a global issue or one centered in the US?
