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TELEVISION

Summary: Is television a malign influence on society?

Context

Nowadays television plays a significant role not only in social and political life, acting as a tool
for spreading information and forming people’s mentality, but also in the everyday life of
individuals as a source of entertainment. It affects our minds and plays a role in shaping social
changes. It is argued that this may be harmful as television shows more and more sex and
violence, sacrifices the quality of the programs for the sake of commercial benefit and takes away
the biggest part of our free time. On the other hand it is impossible to imagine the life of modern
society without television, especially keeping in mind the crucial importance of spreading
information around the globe.

PROS CONS

Violence and sex shown on television results in There is no direct link between mass media and
higher rate of crimes and encourages antisocial antisocial behaviour, which is usually determined
behaviour. This is especially evident in the U.S.A by social environment, family, peer pressure, or
and other western countries. Many criminals other factors. Many antisocial people even do not
confess that their violent actions or attitudes to watch TV, while others may claim it is responsible
women were encouraged by TV. The rate of such for their actions simply to avoid taking
crimes is constantly growing and more and more responsibility for themselves. Psychologists claim
often they are committed by teenagers. This is that television does not have a simple, direct
becoming a great problem of modern society. stimulus-response effect on its audiences. This can
be illustrated by the example of Japan, where TV
movies are famous for extreme violence, but the
crime rate is low – much lower than in many
societies where TV viewing is relatively rare.

A big part of TV audience consists of teenagers. It is obvious that the influence of family, friends,
This group of society is especially vulnerable to the religion and school is decisive in forming the moral
violence and various stereotypes, promoted by TV, values of young people. If parents and teachers are
because the mentality of young people is in the not willing or capable of performing their proper
process of formation. Television’s impact on the role, then teenagers can be negatively influenced
morality of the younger generation can affect the not only by TV, but also by friends, their social
future of our society negatively, and so the state environment and other factors.
and parents should act to limit their exposure to it.

Nowadays television is greatly abused for Television is not the only tool for advertisement.
commercial purposes. Advertisers try to convince The influence of commercials reaches our society
the audience that the solution to a problem or the through newspapers, radio and other sources of
fulfilment of a desire can only be achieved through information. On the other hand, advertisement is
the purchase of a product. It is designed towards just a source of information for consumers, which
blind acceptance by the viewer. In this way TV enables them to choose between different
negatively affects the human mind, by limiting the products. Advertising can also be regulated in
possibilities of conscious choice, and promotes a different ways that do not relate to a debate about
consumer society. television. Indeed television broadcasting can be
run without advertising at all; the U.K.’s BBC runs
no commercials but is paid for through a licensing
fee, while commercial broadcasters are
increasingly promoting pay-per-view options.

Television is mostly directed to films and shows Many scientific and cultural programs are shown
that have commercial purposes but little cultural on television, which give new educational
value. Television has become a temple of mass opportunities for our society. In addition TV is a
production, shallow values and stereotypes that very important factor in our information society. It
have a great influence on modern society. This enables the spread of information and opinion on
negative effect spreads with the growing popularity important political and social issues, thus
of TV, especially among young people and children. encouraging individuals to participate more
It defiantly changes our society for the worse, actively in the life of society. Call-in shows and
trivialising culture and making us all conform to a other programs help to establish closer links
bland, "Hollywood" model of entertainment in between politicians and electors. TV represents
which regional traditions and diversity are lost. different interests and gives more opportunities for
self-expression, thus forming a more open society.
Interactive digital channels promise even more
such opportunities in the future, perhaps creating
electronic town-halls to assist democratic decision-
making, and allowing niche channels to address
particular cultural traditions or interests.

Nowadays many people spend the biggest part of People are conscious creatures and they can
their free time watching television. According to choose the way to spend their free time that they
the statistics, the average American child watches prefer. Parents should be blamed for the habits of
26 hours a television per week. That’s how TV their children, but not television. The life style of
programs reduce the quality of real life by the individual determines the role of television in
narrowing people’s outlook, limiting the variety of his or her free time, but not vice versa. In any case,
free time activities, affecting family relations by young people in many countries are now spending
reducing conversation, and even having an impact less time watching television than they did ten
on health by discouraging exercise. years ago, preferring to surf the internet instead.

Depression is a well-known psychological problem People have the right to be informed about the
of modern society. The popularity of TV watching is World they live in and its problems. This kind of
among the reasons of this phenomenon. Violence, information is the first step towards solving them.
aggression, crimes and wars are broadcast through Besides TV shows, comedies, musical channels
the daily news as well as in movies, showing dark perfectly serve as a source of entertainment and
pictures that encourage psychological tension, positive emotions, helping people to take their
pessimism and negative emotions. mind off their troubles.
THBT WE SHOULD CENSOR STRICTLY THE TELEVISION PROGRAM

Affirmative Team

CONTEXT

Nowadays television plays a significant role not only in social and political life, acting as a tool for
spreading information and forming people’s mentality, it affects our minds and plays a role in
shaping social changes. It is argued that this may be harmful as television shows more and more
sex and violence.

Definition :
We : Indonesia Government
Censor Strictly : Put more strong legislation in order to cut sharply
TV Program : TV Programs that show sex and violence
Full Definition : THBT Indonesia Government should put more strong legislation in
order to cut sharply the TV Programs that show sex and violence
Parameter : TV Programs that show sex and violence
Disclaimer : Not the program that show Information, Knowledge, Entertainment
Stance : Government should enforce authorities in fighting criminal by making
strict the legislation for censoring the TV Program
Theme Line : The TV Program should be censor strictly in order to decrease the
rate of crimes and to prevent the encouraging of antisocial behaviour
in society.

ARGUMENT

1. Because it will help to decrease the rate of crimes


2. Because it will prevent the encouraging of antisocial behavior.

WHY and HOW ?

Why should they censor strictly ?

 Violence and sex shown on television results in higher rate of crimes.


 A big part of TV audience consists of teenagers. This group of society is especially
vulnerable to the violence and various stereotypes, promoted by TV, because the mentality of
young people is in the process of formation. Censorship is tailored to the power of the
medium. Accordingly there should be a higher level of censorship attached to television
program than to newspapers and books.
This is because we recognise that moving pictures and sound are more graphic and powerful
then text and photographs or illustrations.

This is because the viewer of a video is a captive audience with the power to rewind, view
again and distribute more widely. The TV Programs, which increasingly show violence and sex
should be attached the same level of power and regulated accordingly.

 Depression is a well-known psychological problem of modern society. The popularity


of TV watching is among the reasons of this phenomenon.

How should they censor strictly ?


 Legislation. Every TV Programs must pass The Government Censoring Institute Of TV
Program’s before broadcasted.

Negative Team

MOTION

THIS SIDE OF THIS HOUSE DISAGREE THAT WE SHOULD CENSOR STRICTLY THE
TELEVISION PROGRAM

Nowadays television plays a significant rle not only in social and political life, acting as a tool for
spreading information and forming people’s mentality, but also in the everyday life of individuals
as a source of entertainment and even the information. It is impossible to imagine the life of
modern society without television, especially keeping in mind the crucial importance of spreading
information around the globe.

Stance : Government should not restrict freedom of speech by censoring


again or cut strictly the TV Program.

Theme Line : The TV Program should not be censor again coz it’s only restricts the
global progressive.

ARGUMENT

1. Because by Agreeing it, we’re offensive the freedom of speech

We aspire to live in a country free of censorship in all its form; free speech is an ideal we
cherish. Censorship is only deployed when free speech becomes offensive to others. This is
not the case with TV program, as it is showing the violence and sex, and thus offends no-one.
TV Program nowadays, contrary to what the Proposition have argued, neither injures nor
offends anyone, and is a legitimate tool to inform us, increase our knowledge and to entertain
us in much the same way as music, art or literature does.

2. Because by Agreeing it, we will get higher cost than the benefits it takes. Bad effect
towards the strictly censoring of the TV programs.

POINT OF REBUTTALS

1. FOR CRIMINAL/ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ARGUMENT: There is no direct link between


mass media and antisocial behaviour, which is usually determined by social environment,
family, peer pressure, or other factors. Many antisocial people even do not watch TV, while
others may claim it is responsible for their actions simply to avoid taking responsibility for
themselves. Psychologists claim that television does not have a simple, direct stimulus-
response effect on its audiences. This can be illustrated by the example of Japan, where TV
movies are famous for extreme violence, but the crime rate is low – much lower than in many
societies where TV viewing is relatively rare.
2. FOR INFLUENCING TEENAGERS : It is obvious that the influence of family, friends, religion
and school is decisive in forming the moral values of young people. If parents and teachers
are not willing or capable of performing their proper role, then teenagers can be negatively
influenced not only by TV, but also by friends, their social environment and other factors.
3. FOR THE VIOLENCES NEWS INFLUENCES: People have the right to be informed about the
World they live in and its problems. This kind of information is the first step towards solving
them. Besides TV shows, comedies, musical channels perfectly serve as a source of
entertainment and positive emotions, helping people to take their mind off their troubles.

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