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Chapter 14: Violence<\/h1>\n\n\n

Violence is an important part of the media landscape. Despite the aversion of many media consumers to violent media content, it is a part of our culture that we cannot escape or ignore. In this chapter, we consider the use of violence in television programs, films, popular music, comic books, video games, and websites. We discuss many of the ethical and legal issues associated with violent media content and consider some useful guidelines for the proper use of depictions of violence. This chapter will stir up lively discussion and debate by grappling with critical moral and ethical questions regarding the effects of violent media content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chapter 14 – Video Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Key question for the chapter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Why is there so much violent media content?\n
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    1. Why is there a high degree of public demand and appetite for violence in our culture?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Is there a way to stop the descent of our media content into entertainment-degradation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How can we persuade producers seeking the highest ratings with controversial content that challenges moral boundaries to show restraint?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. How might we learn to use violent media content responsibly by considering the following questions as guidelines?\n
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        1. Is the violence gratuitous? You can show that a person was stabbed without showing a drop of blood. Alfred Hitchcock was a master we can learn from.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Is the violence rewarded or punished? In the story, are the violent acts shown to be rewarded; or are the negative consequences of violence shown?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Is there a clear ethical or moral message conveyed through the violence? Does the audience learn an important principle or truth about violence?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Can the same message be communicated without the use of violence? Is it necessary to move the narrative forward and create meaning?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Case 62<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Discussion Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Discussion Questions for the 13 Reasons<\/em> Why<\/em> Case\n
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            1. How should parents effectively communicate their concern about the effects of this program to their own children who may be watching it and to the program\u2019s producers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. How should adolescents who are watching this program communicate with adults and teachers about their need to discuss the sensitive issues brought into focus by the program?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. What are the ethical and moral values that both the producers of the program and audiences of the program need to consider?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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