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Comunicar Journal 17: Today's communication. Crucible of new languages (Vol. 9 - 2001)

https://doi.org/10.3916/C17-2001-27

Alexandra Posada-Álvarez

Abstract

The reflection on the possible effects that television violence may have on children watching it is a commonplace in scientific literacy about media education. The author of this paper analyzes some television programmes and comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to provide a critical vision about what television is and means in our societies avoiding prejudices or fears but with responsability and formation.

Keywords

Media, television, violence, childhood, education, education for tolerance

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