Communication Theory

You have read about mediated communication and cultural/gender communication theories. Think about the images of gender you see on television today. Do you think there are healthy role models presented? Are there shows you would encourage children to watch? Are there shows you would not let children watch?

Part 1: (200-300 words) Please respond to given essay.

Part 2: Answer Questions Separately. (135 words each)

1. How do you define violence on television? Do you think we’ve become “immune” to the violent acts we see on television?

2. Who really decides what we see on television? Who creates the messages and images we watch?