Should the FCC regulate the media, and if yes, how far should you go.pdf
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The document discusses the role of the FCC in regulating media content, particularly regarding sex and violence, and questions whether it should censor shows or enforce time restrictions. It also highlights concerns about media consolidation, where few companies dominate ownership, potentially limiting consumer choices and manipulating news coverage. Critics argue that this consolidation leads to a homogenization of American culture, resulting in uniform broadcasting nationwide.
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Should the FCC regulate the media, and if yes, how far should you go.pdf
- 1. Should the FCC regulate the media, and if yes, how far should you go? Should it require toning down sex and violence, airing the shows only later at night, or should it take down shows like Sex and the City off air? Solution The FCC also acts as a police agency of the airwaves, and it can fine broadcasters for violating public decency standards on the air. Critics contend that media consolidation limits consumers’ choices because a small number of companies own all the media outlets. They argue that consolidation is not competitive and that corporate owners might restrict or manipulate news coverage. Some critics also lament the homogenization of American culture due to media consolidation. Because radio and television formats have become increasingly uniform, people throughout the country receive the same broadcasts.