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The Corruption of Violence in the MediaA debate over whether violence in the media leads to real violence is circulating around the world. It has been said that the combination of peer pressure and media violence constitutes a dynamic component of the complexity of violent behavior. From the information I have gathered on the subject, I have come to the conclusion that media violence equates to real-life behavior. One of the effects of media violence on people is that it can alter innate senses, especially those of children. The author of the article entitled “Violence in the Media” states that “children become less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others” (1). Basically, children exposed to media violence are most likely to become future bullies. Furthermore, the author of the same article claims that it “can desensitize people to the real world…” (1). The violence conveyed by the media makes people lack sensitivity. Not only are children's senses corrupted, but adults' senses are also affected. Exposure to poor behavior in the media is an overlooked downside. In the article "Peer Pressure, Media Fuel Youth Violence," by Susie L. Morris, she suggests that "Myers-Walls observes that the new trend in reality television is instilling in young people a sense of 'unreality' lacking in of any consequences. for actions” (2). She explains how violence on television leads today's youth to think that their actions will have no consequences because the actors don't. The vulgar behaviors of actors in movies and television shows are imitated by people, and many do not realize the problem. Video games also play a role in violent behavior. In the article titled "Violence in the Media", the unknown author reports that "... ...... middle of paper ...... adolescent behavior" (1). Due to the negative media exposure of celebrities praised for their violent behavior around the world, ordinary people believe that if the actors could get away with it, so could they. COME BACK FOR CL. Since many television shows and other media networks broadcast vulgar behaviors like comedies, teenagers are starting to record their fights and inappropriate behavior and post them on sites to discover. In the article, “Peer Pressure, Media Fuels Youth Violence,” author Susie L. Morris discusses how teens “…focus on having fun and impressing each other and the camera.” (1). Therefore, more and more teenagers start to crave the attention that their vulgar acts give them, so they continue to do it. Overall, no matter how violent behavior is analyzed, it is always clear that media violence is the main factor..