"How far do changes to the regulation of media reflect broader social changes?"
"How far do changes to the regulation of media reflect broader social changes?"
As a whole, society has become desensitised to graphic imagery and content. Filmmakers are forever pushing the boundaries of what entertainment and thrilling the audience, forcing regulators to become more and more liberal with their regulating techniques. A desensitised and adrenaline fuelled nation means they require more explicit content.
The BBFC have become more liberal over the last 80 years. This is due to the desensitisation of society meaning they are no longer satisfied with subpar acting and the poor horror films of be 1980’s. In today’s society, producers and directors would need to use more effects and graphic images to illicit a reaction from the audience.
Consequently, we watch films for cathartic release; meaning to pure ourselves of our impure thoughts and possibly violent tendencies. This means, more liberal regulations are needed so keep up with growing social changes. Strict and conservative regulations would inhibit the act of cathartic release. It could be argued that, the relaxation on regulation of media may lead to content being viewed by the wrong age group. Regulation, is after all, in place to protect the vulnerable members of society from being exposed to inappropriate content. Certain products are too horrific or indecent and may lead to young children being misled. This could mean they maybe more stricter regulation is needed in media, in order to protect young people. Although it is the duty of parents and guardians to protect their children from explicit content.
Furthermore, social changes has brought up the question of if regulation is even necessary.it seems like In a world where more violent and graphic content, regulation is becoming obsolete. With movies and tv shows being available to stream online, with little to no regulation or regulatory bodies watching over them, it is becoming clear that we no longer need regulation.
As a whole, society has become desensitised to graphic imagery and content. Filmmakers are forever pushing the boundaries of what entertainment and thrilling the audience, forcing regulators to become more and more liberal with their regulating techniques. A desensitised and adrenaline fuelled nation means they require more explicit content.
The BBFC have become more liberal over the last 80 years. This is due to the desensitisation of society meaning they are no longer satisfied with subpar acting and the poor horror films of be 1980’s. In today’s society, producers and directors would need to use more effects and graphic images to illicit a reaction from the audience.
Consequently, we watch films for cathartic release; meaning to pure ourselves of our impure thoughts and possibly violent tendencies. This means, more liberal regulations are needed so keep up with growing social changes. Strict and conservative regulations would inhibit the act of cathartic release. It could be argued that, the relaxation on regulation of media may lead to content being viewed by the wrong age group. Regulation, is after all, in place to protect the vulnerable members of society from being exposed to inappropriate content. Certain products are too horrific or indecent and may lead to young children being misled. This could mean they maybe more stricter regulation is needed in media, in order to protect young people. Although it is the duty of parents and guardians to protect their children from explicit content.
Furthermore, social changes has brought up the question of if regulation is even necessary.it seems like In a world where more violent and graphic content, regulation is becoming obsolete. With movies and tv shows being available to stream online, with little to no regulation or regulatory bodies watching over them, it is becoming clear that we no longer need regulation.
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