Government action

Article Abstract:

A commission appointed by Pres Lyndon Johnson determined television viewing as a contributory factor in social unrest. Since then, various political and social initiatives have focused on the industry's self-regulation to reduce portrayals of violence during broadcast hours when children are most likely to be among the viewers. This would fulfill a commitment made by the industry as a counterproposal to FCC regulation. Even in view of industry's inaction, legal motions filed by parents against networks for broadcasts which resulted in children's deaths were not upheld.

Cases, History, Violence in children, Child violence

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The '80s explosion

Article Abstract:

Television portrayal of violence was boosted in the 1980s by availability of new technology and media deregulation. In spite of the far-reaching repercussions of media expansion, lawmakers were constrained against legislation on television violence. As a result, subsequent laws such as the Television Program Improvement Act of 1990 could not mandate television stations to reduce portrayals of violence. The Act could only make suggestions for and encourage reduced violence in television programs so as not to be criticized as a legislative attempt at censorship.

Analysis

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Pressuring the FCC

Article Abstract:

The FCC is constrained from regulating media portrayal of violence by Section 36 of the Federal Communications Act of 1934 which provides against censorship. To decimate violent scenes and acts in television, a violence rating system may be needed and may be favorable over legislative motions. Additionally, cooperation between the television, cable and film industries is vital to the success of anti-violence campaigns. Several companies and groups are also solidifying efforts to produce non-violent children's shows and promote a code of ethics among producers.

Television broadcasting industry, United States. Federal Communications Commission, Social policy, Powers and duties

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