Practise 20 marker

"The media effects debate is still relevant in the 21st century"
Using your knowledge about the media effects debate and regulation, discuss the accuracy of this statement.
Use examples to support your answer

[20 marks]

1. Intro - explain the media effects debate

The media effects debate is a debate that suggests that the media has harmful effects on audiences.


1st para

Point - Exposure to harmful content in the media desensitises audiences by making them behave on violent impulses.

Theory - desensitisation

Case study - Scream killings - BBFC


2nd para

Point - When individuals act on these negative thoughts, this could start a moral panic, where people start getting worried about the safety of themselves and others and the negative influence that the media can have on audiences.

Theory - Moral panic

Case study - Colorado shooting


3rd para

Point - The media can especially affect young audiences, this is because young people could be less likely to see the consequences.

Theory - Anderson media violence on youth

Case study - Columbine massacre

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