Ethics in today's television shows are almost completely absent. Characters, and even real life people in reality shows, that are absolutely horrible people are glamorized for the sake of "entertainment". For example, the entire cast of "Jersey Shore" do nothing good with their lives, but are idolized and are paid unreal amounts of money to continue their terrible lifestyle. The producers of the show make their life look fun even though they are doing immoral and bad things, just to make people watch the show and choose that lifestyle. There are not many shows I would take off the air, because I know that there are people who watch them and can possibly have some merit, but this one, as well as any other related shows, and shows like it, I would have removed if I could.
Another example is a show that I watch: "Dexter". The show has graphic violence, vulgar language, sex and sometimes drug use. There are very few limits to what is shown, and it is a show that actually makes you sympathize with the main character who is a serial killer, ad you don't want him to get caught. I admit that I share this same feeling, and I have no problems with the shows content, or subject matter.
This shows that society is completely changed from what it used to be, and now violence and behaviour like this isn't even frowned upon. People have become so caught up in content like this that they no longer distinguish between fiction and reality, and what is proper behaviour. When there is a serial killer on the news that is caught, a lot of people are fascinated, and amazed instead of disgusted by what that person has done. In your Law class, people look forward to serial killer Friday because they want to learn about the killer and what they have done because they find it interesting.That's right, the taking of lives is found interesting by a bunch of young students. This is just one of the effects that the new wave of television has had on society. It has desensitized us to anything that was once considered bad.
While the goal may once have been to educate the audience, I fail to see any programming other than children's shows that have that goal any more. The only goals that the television companies have in mind now is to "entertain", and to make money.
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Effects of TV
TV has many effects on today's society, some positive, and some negative.
TV is a huge source of entertainment for many people, and it is often the largest source as well.It has also been known to be a way that families spend more time together. More importantly though, it helps communicate information to a vast audience by means of news broadcasts. It is probably the highest viewed method of information communication in the media only topped by the internet.
While there are many positive effects there are also problems that are created by TV. One of the negative effects is that it is known to be one of the leading causes of inactivity in both children and adults. Many children prefer staying home and watching TV to going outside or even staying inside and being physically active. This quickly leads to obesity, which is the now the largest cause of Heart Disease. Also, TV has also been thought to affect children morally, because of all of the violence and "inappropriate" material they see. There are many people that argue that this has desensitized children to violence and is making angrier people, and that people are doing more dangerous things because of it.
Personally, TV is one of the main reasons why I am not physically active. I have always preferred spending time at home, and often watching TV, to going outside, or playing with friends. However, not only has it always been, but watching TV is now what allows me to spend the most time with my family. Watching a show that we all like, spending time together. While it may be something I just imagine, I believe I have learned a lot from various television shows. From funny things that make you laugh only because they are true, to actual scientific facts.
I may be biased because I really like TV, but don't think the negatives are proven enough to outweigh any positives.
Negative Example
Positive Example
TV is a huge source of entertainment for many people, and it is often the largest source as well.It has also been known to be a way that families spend more time together. More importantly though, it helps communicate information to a vast audience by means of news broadcasts. It is probably the highest viewed method of information communication in the media only topped by the internet.
While there are many positive effects there are also problems that are created by TV. One of the negative effects is that it is known to be one of the leading causes of inactivity in both children and adults. Many children prefer staying home and watching TV to going outside or even staying inside and being physically active. This quickly leads to obesity, which is the now the largest cause of Heart Disease. Also, TV has also been thought to affect children morally, because of all of the violence and "inappropriate" material they see. There are many people that argue that this has desensitized children to violence and is making angrier people, and that people are doing more dangerous things because of it.
Personally, TV is one of the main reasons why I am not physically active. I have always preferred spending time at home, and often watching TV, to going outside, or playing with friends. However, not only has it always been, but watching TV is now what allows me to spend the most time with my family. Watching a show that we all like, spending time together. While it may be something I just imagine, I believe I have learned a lot from various television shows. From funny things that make you laugh only because they are true, to actual scientific facts.
I may be biased because I really like TV, but don't think the negatives are proven enough to outweigh any positives.
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