Tag: U.S. media

  • Researching Pop Culture and Militarism: If we oppose militarism and militarization, what should our relationship with pop culture be?

    Researching Pop Culture and Militarism: If we oppose militarism and militarization, what should our relationship with pop culture be?

    Selene Rivas - November 26, 2017 Over the course of this series, we have explored several concepts which are building blocks for the social sciences (“normal”, “normalization”), which in turn have helped us understand and define “militarism” and “militarization”. After this, we dove into the transformative potential found within popular culture: how can it affect the people who consume it? Linkin ...

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    critical consumption | popular culture | Selene Rivas | U.S. media | media violence
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  • The Impact of Media Violence on Children and Adolescents: Opportunities for Clinical Interventions

    The Impact of Media Violence on Children and Adolescents: Opportunities for Clinical Interventions

    Eugene V Beresin, M.D. - While violence is not new to the human race, it is an increasing problem in modern society. With greater access to firearms and explosives, the scope and efficiency of violen ...

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    U.S. media | Eugene V Beresin, M.D. | militainment | media violence | militarization of youth
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