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Sex and Violence in Media

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Sex and Violence in Media               In our current society, our forms of entertainment are vast and caters many audiences. However, some delivers entertainment through uncensored scenes like:  Showing Live organs, Blood, etc. Showing Deaths (Animal or Human) Showing Alchohol, Tobacco Products Naked People Sex Scenes Saying Bad Words               Although this makes the scene seem more realistic, to some people, they cannot handle the extreme violence that some of these are shown. That's why there are the ratings so that people know that some of these scenes will be shown. In the past, some of these scenes are censored and tame in nature, however, this pales in comparison on what our current media is showing. These media are showing scenes that is inappropriate. Since information is spreading through the internet, it's very likely that atleast one inappropriate content is on a platfo...
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Examples of Media

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Types of Media Examples of Media 1. Print Media 2. Broadcast Media 3. Film Media 4. New Media
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Media History and Evolution

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Evolution of Media History 1. Tribal Age: An Acoustic Place in History The tribal age was an acoustic place where the senses of hearing, touch, and smell were developed far and beyond the ability to visualize. Hearing and smelling provide a sense of that we cannot see, a crucial ability in the tribal age. The omnidirectional quality of sound also enhances the community. To tell a secret, we must whisper or speak directly in someone’s ear or make sure that no one else is listening. The sense of sound works against privatization. Listening to someone speak in a group is a unifying act. Everyone hears at the same time. 2. The Age of Literacy: A Visual Point of View Turning sounds into visible objects radically altered the symbolic environment. Suddenly, the eye became the heir apparent. Hearing diminished in value and quality. In McLuhan’s belief that a private, left-brain “point of view” becomes possible in a world that encourages the visual pra...
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