Stricter Media Regulations

Electronic media content can be viewed differently according to personal opinions, but the First Amendment Rights of the United States Constitution lay the foundation for the legal system that is to be followed. These rights form a guide that help citizens have a stronger grasp on what is and isn’t acceptable within the eye of the law. Narrowing down to electronic media content, there has been a rise of tension involving first amendment rights of content regulations. The spectrum scarcity rationale has made it possible to control licensing schemes, along with direct content control to make sure rules are being followed according to the First Amendment. The differences between cable TV

The relationship between the United States government and mass media can be described most accurately as a relationship between siblings. Media as the younger sibling is always watching government, waiting for a moment to either praise or report of older siblings wrongdoing. Despite any tension, the United States government has historically protected the media. This protection has come through the use of legislation like the 1789 postal act and the newspaper preservation act. These protections were allowed as the government saw media as an essential component of democracy and to establishing a literate nation. However, this symbiotic

The media could be determined a tremendous and powerful weapon. If used properly, it can provide society with great benefits, but if used in negative ways, it can destroy. In a modern world where information can spread as fast as wildfires, a reason to monitor or limit types of media appear rational, but along with that, irrational cases still exist. This argument has circled in the United States for a while and a decision needs to be made. Parents and citizens around the United States think concerningly about what our eyes witness on the news, in stores, on billboards, etc. When the government determines what appears in the media, it not only belittles citizens, but it denies the First Amendment, which states the basic rights of an American. Censorship of the media, as displayed in 1984, clearly exhibits the violation of the First Amendment, rightfully given to the citizens of the United States, by the founding fathers of this country.

Over the centuries, the media has played a significant role in the shaping of societies across the globe. This is especially true of developed nations where media access is readily available to the average citizen. The media has contributed to the creation of ideologies and ideals within a society. The media has such an effect on social life, that a simple as a news story has the power to shake a nation. Because of this, governments around the world have made it their duty to be active in the regulation and control of media access in their countries. The media however, has quickly become dominated by major mega companies who own numerous television, radio and movie companies both nationally and

An example of censorship in the media are blurred images, bleeped out words , and cut scenes. In most cases, the reason these companies censor is to protect viewers who may find it inappropriate, but at other times higher authorities censor any negative comments that could bring undesirable publicity. This in turn suppresses information from the public. There are many options for the people who support censorship that they can utilize to keep things out of their lives that they do not want to see. For instance, there are certain parental blocks that can be set up that allow parents to lock certain channels from access and even add a security code to ensure that no child gains access to the content. At the end of the day, it is all about choice and taking control of the things that are not allowed in your life. Instead of ruining entertainment for everyone, let certain people take control and make decisions to censor any content that they deem

The media regulation in the U.K. is more extensive compared to the U.S. Ofcom is an independent regulator and competition authority across television, radio etc. The PCC, also an independent body, deals with complaints from members of the public about editorial content of newspaper and magazines. The behavior of media is far more regulated in Britain compared to the U.S. In U.S. the views can complain about the content to individual media outlets but in Britain the complaints are published on various governmental website making it more visible. This means that the impact of government regulation is more evident in British media than in the American media.

Government and media influencing each other is a tender ethical situation. Initially, it seems simply appalling that any government would either censor or use its media as a tool, but considering the possible benefits of such acts makes the issue more complex. What if censorship saves lives? What if manipulating the media brings a resolution to a conflict?

It is necessary to regulate the digital communication nationally. Copyright behaviour is one such possible disadvantage to not doing so. FreeTV and the Advertising Standards Bureau both have guidelines for the advertising of food and drink catered for children. These guidelines were put in place in order to promote a healthy active lifestyle and not one of unhealthy consumption. Similarly, suicide portrayal guidelines implement throughout commercial radio. This has expanded further to regulate issues including the portrayal of women, indigenous people and cultural diversity. This forms under the basis of which the media should not promote prejudice and intolerance of these issues. Ultimately, the regulation aims to terminate potentially harmful images from the media, protect adults from spontaneous material that is likely offensive against social values.

Mr. Robin comes home to Chastity with a gift for her despite her demanding and manipulative behavior. He walked into the house calling for Florence and Chastity continuously, and with no answer, he sits down at the table to eat a bowl of okra soup that Florence made. When he is calling for Chastity, he shouts, “Chastity, Daddy’s home! I got your present!” (Singelton, p. 54).

Finally, the social ramifications of corporate media control contradict the culture of democratic institutions in American culture and society. This has become a major issue in the clash between government regulators and the corporate institutions that are continuing to consolidate into larger, and more powerful companies in the 21st century. In this manner, the regulation of corporate media organizations tends to deny the existence of “democracy” in the U.S., which continually makes claims about the freedom of expression and diversity of its populations. This is also true of the reduction of government regulation, which continues to allow the consolidation of corporate media into a small group of transnational corporate owners. One of the

"Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one." This quote by A.J. Liebling illustrates the reality of where the media stands in today's society. Over the past twenty years there has been an increase in power throughout the media with regard to politics. The media's original purpose was to inform the public of the relevant events that occurred around the world. The job of the media is to search out the truth and relay that news to the people. The media has the power to inform the people but often times the stories given to the public are distorted for one reason or another. Using slant and sensationalism, the media has begun to shape our views in society and the process by which

The coverage of daily news reports can shift the emotional response for countless Americans with just one broadcast eventually, putting lives at risk. The news coverage has sparked emotional outrage on several topics. For example, black lives matter since police brutality, pulse nightclub shooting, and racial profiling suspects/victims. Regulation is needed because media reporting is seriously placing lives endanger; policies that are in place now are not sufficient to punish the networks or the backlash it creates. There should be stipulations set with heavy fines for how the information is presented by bias media programs. Furthermore, a number of bills should be implemented to regulate use of media coverage on the air and introduced in to

The media influences how people experience social life. Media such as newspaper, television and film, are important sources of information, education and entertainment. It can be used to learn more about the world and the people in it. In this regard it can be said that the media represent, interpret and endorse aspects of social experience (O’Shaughnessy and Stadler, 2005). The media are also implicated in social regulation, or in other terms, the government of society. The media are implicated in government and politics in an obvious way because modern systems of democracy are conducted through the media. But the media have a bigger role to play in government by structuring how society is controlled and maintained.

In today’s world, there is an endless amount of information available to people everywhere around the globe. Mass media is definitely shaping our world, whether it is in a positive way or a negative way. Television and the radio waves provide us with hours of entertainment. The emergence of the Internet allows us to access thousands of pages of information within the reach our very own fingertips. But with the convenience of all this information comes along a certain level of responsibility. As a society, we Americans must decide what is appropriate information and entertainment for the masses to access and enjoy. But does today’s society give too much leeway in what it thinks as “appropriate?” Does increased

Media has become a powerful source of knowledge, and a great breakthrough in human history. Who can regret that media is a daily need in our lives. Media has the ability and control to adjust to all levels of knowledge in people. Media helps us to escape from our daily lives and our problems in times of stress. Thou Media as proved to be beneficial by educating, entertaining and informing us, it has also have its downfall, to cause many bad influences to the younger audience. Media has influenced us to conduct bad behavior, breed violence among teens and fear to the public, thus causing a lot of negative conflicts among ourselves. Television, Music, Internet, and more, are just some of the media exposure that needs to be censored and