What can be done?

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Criticism of the media stemming from portrayals of sex and violence may be addressed with several individual and group efforts. For instance, parents may limit their children's viewing hours, monitor and discuss the shows with their children or turn off the television when programs they find objectionable are aired. Efforts such as complaining to television stations and political lobbying may also be necessary. However, the most effective control against violence may be to address the problem of poverty which is viewed as a root of violence in society.

Psychological aspects, Causes of, Poverty, Violence

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Ending the pain: a ravaged Lebanon counts its losses after the ceasefire

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Diplomats negotiated a tentative cease fire between Israel and Lebanon following 16 days of heavy fire between the two nations in Apr 1996. Hezbollah agreed to stop its rocket attacks, and Israel committed to ending its shelling of civilians. Details of the accord are given.

Israel, Laws, regulations and rules, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Israeli foreign relations, International relations, Military policy, Lebanese foreign relations, Lebanon, Palestine Liberation Organization, Armistices, Hezbollah, Christopher, Warren

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The man who counts the killings

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Gerbner, who founded the Cultural Indicators media-research project in 1968, believes that television threatens democracy. Violence on television promotes aggression and fear, as well as giving viewers an unrealistic impression of the world.

Research, Analysis, Violence research, Gerbner, George

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