|
Firearms in the possession of civilians has been greatly questioned and disputed. Some in favor, some against, but never have all agreed. Different societies look upon, and deal with this subject differently. Some restrict it, some ban it, and some encourage it. Each way has its own reasoning behind it, but Michael Moore’s “Bowling for Columbine” looks at the approach the U.S. took to firearms. Using the agents of socialization and main social institutions, Michael Moore displays the U.S. as a firearm driven society. Promoting the possession and use of firearms, the media plays a large role of fueling the firearm driven U.S. Introducing to the positive and negative affects of firearms is the first step of creating a firearm driven society. Using television, the media displays stories and images of firearm tragedies, which in turn creates ratings for the television networks displaying the stories. Usually displayed through the news, ratings mean money, and if firearms create income for someone, than that someone can be a great influence on being in favor of firearm possession. Additionally, television promotes firearms in advertising, which is a great income generator. Both the firearm dealers get money from increased sales, and the networks displaying the commercials get money for showing them. Finally the media uses things such as movies and television shows to promote firearms. Children idolize cartoon characters or movie characters, and what “Little Billy sees, Little Billy does”. If youths see firearm use as exciting and fun, their going to get ideas, whether or not they’re good or bad ideas, youths are still intrigued by firearms. Much like the media, businesses make money off the firearm industry, therefore promoting the use of firearms to generate more profits.
Approximate Word count = 1110
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
