What are children watching?...The Influence of sexism, violence and expliotation in children television.

Television is a form of media that has great ability to influence and brainwash the viewing public, especially children. The "talking box" in one's living room has assumed the overpowering role it plays today as a result of the weakness of society. The overwhelming influence of the media towards children is a constant threat to the children themselves. They assume whatever is on television can be "cool." Children's movies and television have in the past been very sexist, racist, and very Caucasian oriented. Now, even though times have changed, sexism, exploitation, and violence are stil…