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Which Regulator is the most Effective

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Which regulator is the most effective? Regulation is the control of media in order to protect young and vulnerable people in society. The BBFC are a non statutory body that regulate proactively, OFCOM are statutory and respond reactively, with Social Media being self regulated. I brilliant BBFC are the most effective regulator as they are able to view the context before it is screened. The BBFC is effective as they are able to issue age certifications to films both online and in the cinema, that make it easy for people to find what film is appropriate for them. For example the BBFC gave Deadpool a 15 age rating in the uk, so only people aged 15 and above could watch this film. On the other hand, with the advent of online streaming and technologies, it is becoming easier to illegally watch films online and disregard the age certificate. This limits the effectiveness of the BBFC as they have no jurisdiction online and can do nothing to stop this. Furthermore, the desensitisation of s
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How well does contemporary media regulation protect the public?

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How well does contemporary media regulation protect the public? Regulation is the control and protection of young and vulnerable people in society. The film industry is regulated by the BBFC, with television being regulated by OFCOM and social media being self-regulated. In the past regulators were very harsh and critical of media, often banning and or offering extensive cuts to make the media more conducive to their guidelins. The BBFC often banned films, for example The Evil Dead. The BBFC are a non-statutory regulating body that regulate proactively. The body will watch the film before release and deliver an age classification. They may also offer cuts and/or changes to be made in the film for the film to be released. The application of age classifications allows the film to be viewed by the appropriate audiences to minimise risk inappropriate content being viewed. Previous, the BBFC would ban films they deemed to seem unsuitable. Gradually they moved away from being the B
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Essay Plan 3

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“We need stricter media regulation.” Discuss. To what extent is it becoming more difficult to regulate media, and why? - What Points address the question? (P) (E.g. Increasing Liberalism, Desentisation, Impact of Technology, Catharsis and U&G individual needs  over  Effects and Copycat)  • Childs Play 3 – Jamie Bulger • Online streaming services • Society becoming too liberal • Reactive Regulation • Detestation of the masses • The lack of control over online material • Copycat • Access 24/7 • No Regulation over the internet • Impact of Technology - Which Case Studies? (E) • Jamie Bulger • Netflix • Night of the Living Dead • Netflix movie ‘LOVE’ • Logan Paul - Which Regulators? (E) • No official online regulators • YouTube have their guidelines • Social Media sites have their own community guidlines - Which  Theories  &  Debates?  (A) • Desensitisation • Cathartic • A liberal view would hold the programme to acco
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Essay Plan 2

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To what extent are contemporary media regulated adequately? Why is the regulation of media so complex? - What Points address the question? (P) (E.g. Increasing Liberalism, Desentisation, Impact of Technology, Catharsis and U&G individual needs  over  Effects and Copycat)  • Social Media .E.g. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook • Netflix – Streaming Services • Online Streaming services • Regulation of online content • The lack of control over online material • Access 24/7 • No Regulation over the internet • Impact of Technology - Which Case Studies? (E) • House Of Cards • Netflix • Instagram accidental suicide • Swatting • Rihanna • Netflix movie ‘LOVE’ • Logan Paul • YouTube Guidelines - Which Regulators? (E) • No online regulators • But Netflix does offer its original content up to be regulated by the BBFC • But they can choose not to follow their guide lines - Which  Theories  &  Debates?  (A) • Desensitisation •
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Essay Plan 1

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To what extent is contemporary media regulation more or less effective than in previous times? Discuss the need for media regulation. - What Points address the question? (P) (e.g. Increasing Liberalism, Desentisation, Impact of Technology, Catharsis and U&G individual needs  over  Effects and Copycat)  • Media Regulation • Proactive or Reactive Regulation • Liberal Regulation • The increased liberal morals of society • Regulation in more conservative times • The progression of Regulation - Which Case Studies? (E) • Deadpool • 50 Shades • Night of the living Dead • Human Centipede - Which Regulators? (E) Film Regulators • BBFC - Which  Theories  &  Debates?  (A) • Hypodermic Needle • Audience Theory • Reception Theory • Desensitisation • Cathartic - Future prediction? • Society will begin to become even more liberal over regulation • Sex and Drugs will be seen more frequently in film more so than television • The
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"How far do changes to the regulation of media reflect broader social changes?"

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"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. S
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Should society or the individual or an educated elite decide what is a appropriate level of sex and violence to expose children to?

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Societies views on appropriate levels of explicit content can vary. A more liberal view or a more conservative interpretation may prove to be harmful to children. Although, as times change, society has changed also, becoming more fluid and adapting to the climate of a post video nasties era. There has been a growing trend in the production of 12A rated films, raising concerns a growing number of children are being exposed to scenes of violence and sex. The individual, in terms of self-regulation, is a good way to control what we watch. Proactive regulation means the individual can actively decide what is good for them and what they want to see. Self-regulation allows for freedom and an educated response when you are of the right age. The problem with educated elites deciding what is appropriate is that, they may tend to be more conservative. There is a lack of flexibility and movement unlike societal regulations. They may tend to become over protective, restricting
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