1. Censor Dispenser for the Media
‘More censorship must be applied and enforced to harmful occurrences throughout the media if the nation does not want to further feel the wrath from it.’
Student B

2. Types of Media: Movies Television Magazines Newspapers Music
“The media is the most powerful entity on Earth … Because it controls the minds of the masses” (Malcolm X)
Movies
Television
Magazines
Newspapers
Music
Music Videos
Books
Billboards
Internet
Celebrities that make them up

3. What needs to be more censored?
Sexuality
What needs to be more censored?
In Media
Effects
SEX SELLS
Used in all forms of media
Sometimes partially blurred/cut out because of laws, but government can’t agree on what ‘too sexual’ is
Ex. Half-naked models, sexual innuendos, sexual acts
Increase in adolescent intercourse which causes STD’s and unwanted pregnancies; shows them it’s normal and cool but does not show effects
Decrease in self-esteem because the objects of desire are a specific prototype; image altering
This can cause eating disorders and tons of plastic surgery because want to feel accepted

4. Children Movies aren’t even safe!

5. What needs to be more censored?
Alcohol
What needs to be more censored?
In Media
Effects
Celebrities idolized for breaking the law by drinking and driving
Makes it seem glamorous; does not show deadly outcomes
Shown to be normal and an enjoyable activity
Fun equates to getting drunk in the media
Increase in underage drinking
Can lead to alcohol poisoning or death

6. What needs to be more censored?
Tobacco/Drug Use
What needs to be more censored?
In Media
Effects
Tobacco = most heavily marketed product
Ads include fun characters to draw children in
Drug-use commonly shown on tv, tabloids of celebrities, and movies
Make it seem cool
Death
Underage smoking & drug use
Violence

7. What needs to be more censored?
Violence
What needs to be more censored?
In Media
Effects
Video Games: player ultimately commits the vicious acts-controller can turn into a sword, gun, grenade, etc.
Horror movies: gory
Television shows
Desensitizes players
Increases crime rate & murder
School shootings, young kids playing with guns, etc.

8. What needs to be more censored?
Stereotyping
What needs to be more censored?
In Media
Effects
EVERYONE is at risk to be stereotyped
Usually done for comedic purposes
Ethnic Minorities: criminals, ignorant, illegal immigrants
Caucasians: privileged, scholarly
Women: Submissive housewife
Men: Masculine breadwinner
Gays: Flamboyant
Lesbians: Butch
Disabilities: incapable of doing things on own, stupid
Puts fear and hatred in people
Causes violence/hate crimes
Bullying

9. Arguments of both sides
In Favor of Censorship
Opposed to Censorship
22% feel media should have less freedom
Corrupts ideas, morals, and behaviors of people
Media needs more control to shed positive influences over people
Creates negative effects (listed)
More than half of Americans feel media should have MORE freedom
Individuals choice to what they expose themselves to
People can’t decide what is appropriate for others
Violates First Amendment: Freedom of Speech & Press
This prohibits government from creating laws to go against freedom and censorship (of the FCC) breaks this law