Justinh Truong
Dejmal
English 102
1 December 2014
Reality TV: A Demoralized Culture Is reality TV just “harmless entertainment” or is it something bigger, something that must be carefully scrutinized to be able to see the true effects. Surfacing in the late 20th century, reality TV has sparked from the time of birth, now, in recent years, with over 300 reality programs broadcasting all over the nation. In the early years of its life, reality TV was seen as a fresh and revolutionary market for the entertainment industry. But in recent years, this genre went under tough criticism for its harmful effects that certainly outweigh the positive. Dispute against the harmful influences of reality TV remains scarce as this type of entertainment flourishes …show more content…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibits things such as, foul language, nudity, and child exploitation (Nutt 2). Drawing from the examples presented previously, these regulations obviously lack enforcement. With the decrease of cultural standard among morality of the youth, a change must happen in order to purify the content presented to children in reality programs. This change, however, starts with us. The realization of the effects reality TV has on the nation must be brought to illumination, because currently the matter lingers in our society’s underground. Not only are government regulation crucial, but also parent regulation. Many parents do not realize the root of their children’s problems come from their everyday influences, one being their source of entertainment. With the advance technology today, televisions feature a parental control system that allows parents to regulate their own television. A vast amount of methods of control exists, but the application of these regulations starts with us, whether the actual creators of the shows or the parents of our …show more content…
"Factual Entertainment And Reality TV." Communication Research Trends 31.2 (2012): 4-27. Communication & Mass Media Complete. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Cohen, Ilisa. "Is Reality TV Messing With Your Head?." Scholastic Choices 28.3 (2012). Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Gibson, Bryan. "Just ‘Harmless Entertainment’? Effects of Surveillance Reality TV on Physical Aggression." Psychology of Popular Media Culture (2014). PsycARTICLES. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Katherine, Ramsland. “The Unthinkable: Children Who Kill”. The Crime Library. 19 Mar. 2012. EBSCO. Web. 29. Nov. 2014.
Nutt, Amy. “Are There Specific Laws Or Regulations That Reality TV Shows Are Required to Follow?”. Ezine Articles. 23 June 2008. EBSCO. Web. 29. Nov. 2014
Riddle, Karyn. "A Snooki Effect? An Exploration Of The Surveillance Subgenre Of Reality TV And Viewers’ Beliefs About The “Real” Real World." Psychology Of Popular Media Culture 2.4 (2013): 237-250. PsycARTICLES. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Skeen, Hope. “Reality TV’s Effect on Teens”. Reporter-Herald. 1 Dec. 2011. PsycARTICLES. Web. 29. Nov.
Dejmal
English 102
1 December 2014
Reality TV: A Demoralized Culture Is reality TV just “harmless entertainment” or is it something bigger, something that must be carefully scrutinized to be able to see the true effects. Surfacing in the late 20th century, reality TV has sparked from the time of birth, now, in recent years, with over 300 reality programs broadcasting all over the nation. In the early years of its life, reality TV was seen as a fresh and revolutionary market for the entertainment industry. But in recent years, this genre went under tough criticism for its harmful effects that certainly outweigh the positive. Dispute against the harmful influences of reality TV remains scarce as this type of entertainment flourishes …show more content…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibits things such as, foul language, nudity, and child exploitation (Nutt 2). Drawing from the examples presented previously, these regulations obviously lack enforcement. With the decrease of cultural standard among morality of the youth, a change must happen in order to purify the content presented to children in reality programs. This change, however, starts with us. The realization of the effects reality TV has on the nation must be brought to illumination, because currently the matter lingers in our society’s underground. Not only are government regulation crucial, but also parent regulation. Many parents do not realize the root of their children’s problems come from their everyday influences, one being their source of entertainment. With the advance technology today, televisions feature a parental control system that allows parents to regulate their own television. A vast amount of methods of control exists, but the application of these regulations starts with us, whether the actual creators of the shows or the parents of our …show more content…
"Factual Entertainment And Reality TV." Communication Research Trends 31.2 (2012): 4-27. Communication & Mass Media Complete. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Cohen, Ilisa. "Is Reality TV Messing With Your Head?." Scholastic Choices 28.3 (2012). Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Gibson, Bryan. "Just ‘Harmless Entertainment’? Effects of Surveillance Reality TV on Physical Aggression." Psychology of Popular Media Culture (2014). PsycARTICLES. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Katherine, Ramsland. “The Unthinkable: Children Who Kill”. The Crime Library. 19 Mar. 2012. EBSCO. Web. 29. Nov. 2014.
Nutt, Amy. “Are There Specific Laws Or Regulations That Reality TV Shows Are Required to Follow?”. Ezine Articles. 23 June 2008. EBSCO. Web. 29. Nov. 2014
Riddle, Karyn. "A Snooki Effect? An Exploration Of The Surveillance Subgenre Of Reality TV And Viewers’ Beliefs About The “Real” Real World." Psychology Of Popular Media Culture 2.4 (2013): 237-250. PsycARTICLES. Web. 29 Nov. 2014.
Skeen, Hope. “Reality TV’s Effect on Teens”. Reporter-Herald. 1 Dec. 2011. PsycARTICLES. Web. 29. Nov.