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Sally Stockbridge claims that the meaning of rock videos "varies depending upon the context in which they are viewed, and the context or positioning of the viewers or fans." It may be apparent that music video is a social institution where record…

Aggression and the Effects of Frustrating Video Games on Teenage Males Introduction In observing the behavior of my peers while watching them play video games, I have noticed that the major source of aggression stems not from the depictions…

with excessive violence and inappropriate content? There are few who deny that videogames have had a dramatic affect on American culture, but there are those who combat this theory. Video games do not create violent people. With a rising number of 'gamers' in the U.S…

Violence in video games and whether or not it influences people to act violently in the real world has been a topic of heated debate as of late. I can see how killing somebody in real life is unethical, but how can playing a game be unethical? I don't…

Video games can be brutally violent, to the point that parents worry the games will permanently warp their children's minds. For that reason, millions of parents use video ratings systems to keep questionable games out of the home. However, according…

As with film, television, and other primarily visual media, sound and music are often the forgotten elements in video game design. That may be because sound affects humans more subtly than splashy visuals. In fact, often times the mark of superior…

Nowa days, the adolescent culture is strongly represented through the use of video clips. One singer in particular, Madonna, can be seen as a cultural symbol. She reflects female’s rights, rebellion and sexuality. This can strongly be seen in the video…

Gore-Fest: The Next Generation of Violent Video Games There have been many arguments regarding the violence in television and video games. The current trend is to limit children’s exposure to violent material. The belief is that violent material…

Video Review, "Hate.com" <Tab/>In the video "Hate crime" they are a few things wrong with the people. Their grasp on reality is so far unrealistic that it could never happen. I do not fully blame them, but their upbringing and moral…

I believe that violence in video games, music, and movies is not to blame at all for violence in society. I believe that these things do the total opposite and allow us to vent some of the built up anger we have that leads to violence. I think the media…