Media Violence

Media Violence has many negative affects. It leads to violent and aggressive behavior, fear of being a victim, desensitization to violence, and increased appetite for violence. Children who see violent acts will often repeat the acts. The consequences of violence in media are not shown with the media, leading children to believe that violence is the answer to problems, and that there are no consequences. Boys are more violent because gender is depicted in a way that makes boys believe it is okay to oppress women and because “boy” toys have extremely large muscles and guns.