Regulation Flashcards
What is regulation
The control of the media
considers morality, decency, accuracy of content and media ownership
Uk state vs self regulation
In some cases regulation is by bodies with statutory powers over the media or the media themselves
What is Ipso
Newspapers and magazines
What is Ofcom
Tv and radio
What is ASA
Advertisement
What is PEGI
Video games
Who should we protect
The young and vulnerable
Why should we protect people
From harmful content (trauma, offensive)
Bandura
Social learning theory
Fake news
The spread of misinformation
Who governs social media
Nobody at the moment- Ofcom will soon
Do we have state-controlled media in the UK
No
Donald trump- bleach case
-Bleach to treat covid
-4% of Americans said they has gargled and drank diluted bleach
-5800 were admitted to hospital and 800 people died
-Suggested that Ivermectin would cure covid if injected- 245% increase in cases.
Negative effects of social media on children
Anxiety
Developmental issues with the prefrontal cortex and impulsive control
33% of under 35yr old women have experience online sexual assault
Child suicide in 10-14yr old girls in 13x as bad as before social media
Turning of phones can give withdrawal like drug addicts
Christchurch new Zealand
2019
Brenton Tarrant strapped a go pro on his chest and filmed killing 51 people in two mosques
Live streamed on facebook
emmulated Cod-
COD optional mission to go undercover with Russian Terrorists and massacre an airport of innocent people