Television controversy?

Question

Many critics point out that television often presents violent, sexual, or graphic content. However, we can probably say this about many mediums (music, movies, etc). Why does television face so much controversy? what makes television different from a violent movie we see in the theater, or a song we choose to download off the Internet and listen to?

Detailed answers would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Are you writing an essay? Here are some ideas you might consider.
1. Television is ubiquitous (found everywhere) and is often accessible to children without supervision.
2. Most movie theaters have regulations restricting admission of children not accompanied by an adult.
3. Internet access is not as easily accessible to children as is television.
3. Visual media has more immediate impact than music (although music may be more memorable).
4. Children typically spend more time watching television than any other entertainment media.

You should find statistical data.
National Television Violence Study (Sage Publications)
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/research_documents/reports/violence/upload/National-Television-Violence-Study-Year-Three-1996-97-Report-pdf.pdf
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761910883
Resource page for media violence statistics
http://www.nccev.org/violence/media.html#statistics
Effects of Media Violence on Children with bibliography
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/familyviolence/html/nfntseffemediarech_e.html

Answer 2

that is a very good question since every tv since 2000 has had a v-chip installed it shouldn't even be a problem anymore and left to the parents to set the tv appropriate for thier kids. info about the v-chip here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_chip

Answer 3

Nothing. Some feel it just more common.