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In the modern-day society, the media, advertising and entertainment industry has become a powerful means that influence how consumers view themselves and the world around them. With murders, assaults, and rapes being frequently telecasted, and with serial killers and mass murders constantly making headlines, it seems logical to assume that mass media is responsible for endorsing violence in the world today. Violent television shows, movies, video games and toys promote aggression and destructive behavior. As …

…religion. One factor that makes one conclude that the media is largely to blame for the worldwide increase in violence is that through media, the indoctrination for violence becomes all the more effective. This is because of its intricacy and is available all over the world within short time. Now, with the advent of satellite, there seems to be no way to prevent the media from spreading its message of violence all over the world.