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…. In recommending weight, there is a possibility that we may sometimes do more harm than good. Obese people are often victims of jokes, stereotyping, negative nicknames, physical violence and other forms of discrimination because of their physical appearance…

…a denial of responsibility, dehumanising his victims and equating his crimes with mandatory authority. Through the analysis of these films, one can see how image not reality is the primary concern of the justice system and the media through its production…

…that are blatantly false. They claim that if falsities are presented to the public, they may result in the widespread belief of these untruths and can negatively harm society. For example, is it wrong to ban books that advocate white supremacy, genocidal war, or violence…

…people, the main focus is often on negative aspects of young people's behaviour and on adolescent problems. In particular, the media and public debate focuses on issues such as drug abuse, crime, violence and alienation.' While this view predominates, Roker et…

…people, the main focus is often on negative aspects of young people's behaviour and on adolescent problems. In particular, the media and public debate focuses on issues such as drug abuse, crime, violence and alienation.' While this view predominates, Roker et…

…a “gay” disease is still prevalent in today’s society. Along with the historical context of AIDS, the media is partly to blame for this not so accurate association. The Canadian Association of Social Workers (1990) reports that, "often the media has…

…pharmaceutical industry. It was initiated at the suggestion of the AMA to effect more efficient regulatory control of narcotics. Anslinger hoped that the Uniform Act could be used to institute a ban on cannabis, a drug he believed to cause violence, insanity and crime…

…Does mass media have the ability to affect our perception on race? And if so, to what extent does it mold our thinking to fit the exact mold that it has set? What factors affect our perception of race and the definition of what a race should…

…a woman's fate was predetermined. She explains that media told girls they were to sit back and watch their husbands and boyfriends change the world. While they were to be the kitsch of the 1960's. By this she means ignorant, nudity at Woodstock, and the trendy…

…Southern blacks. King's serious demeanor and consistent appeal to Christian brotherhood and American idealism made a positive impression on whites outside the South. Incidents of violence against black protesters, including the bombing of King's home, focused…