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    Disney Stereotypes

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    sweeping‚ washing dishes‚ tidying and sprucing. Beneath the smiles‚ gardens and cheerful woodland creatures of the classic Disney we all remember from our youth lies a host of stereotypes and media violence that has shaped our generation. Since the early 1960s research evidence suggests that exposure to violence in television‚ movies‚ video games‚ cell phones‚ and on the internet increases the risk of violent behaviour on the viewer’s part increases the risk of them behaving violently. Most researchers

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    but the issue of dialect and how it is incorporated to supplement stock characters in children’s movies and shows‚ has caught the attention of many. How and why do multi-billion industries resort to overly cheesy‚ and sometimes cringe-worthy‚ stereotypes? At a very young age‚ many children are exposed to movies‚ whether at the theater or on videos at home. One major producer of children’s movies is the Disney corporation. These animated films are often perceived as innocent and wholesome. Given

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    Exposure to Stereotypes

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    Exposure to StereotypesStereotypes are stubborn beliefs‚ overgeneralizations‚ myths‚ and distorted information about groups of people that shape people thinking and form the basis of prejudice. Stereotypes are projected through the media‚ become part of the collective consciousness‚ and are used to justify discrimination (York‚ 2006).” The media plays a huge influence on stereotypes‚ whether it is pertaining to race‚ gender‚ culture‚ or even socioeconomic status it is still influencing the views

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    Movies vs Literature

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    March 17‚ 2014 Movies vs Literature People often read book or watch movies for entertainment in their spare time. Since movies have been invented‚ the use of book has been declined very much. Movies are a better medium form of storytelling than literature. A film present series of action‚ emotion‚ and brings audience into the story in a much more lively way than reading books can produce. Films are also more time convenient and enjoyable. Visually‚ movies are more appealing than literature

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    Batman Stereotypes

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    in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million‚ or 18.5%—experiences mental illness in a given year.” In movies like Batman: The Dark Knight and books including Joey Pigza Loses Control mental illnesses are misrepresented. Most mentally ill individuals are seen to be dangerous or incompetent. It is putting a stigma on mental illnesses. “”The portrayals serve to distance ’them’ from the rest of ’us.’”” Movies and TV shows make it seem like most criminal or violent acts are done by people with mental illnesses

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    Movies: Film and Cinema

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    argue that watching movies at the cinema is the best choice in order to enjoy all types of movies‚ while many other contend that home is an extremely option as well. However‚ watching movie at home is preferable than watching movies at the cinema or Cineplex. There are some distinct similarities and differences between watching movies at home and watching movies at cinema or Cineplex. First of all‚ there are some differences about these two ideas. When one is watching movies at home‚ he/she can

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    Do you think it’s a hassle going to the movies? Being ridicules expensive‚ having disrespectful people and schedule issues? In this essay I will state 3 reasons why it’s a hassle going to the movies theater. First let’s start by how expensive everything is at the movies‚ comparing 1995 and now‚ going to the movies was about $1.00 for a ticket being none expensive at all‚ but now? 2014 is about $10 per ticket; would you want to go to the movies with your family knowing it’s that expensive? Another

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    Case 1 Movies

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    Case #1: Movies Why aren’t you going to the movies? No good movies Too expensive Bad experience Other ways to see movies Better things to do for the $ Better experience at home What would make you go back to the movies? Lower ticket price Food/beer Group discount Cheaper Loyalty/Reward Older movies Marketing (limited) Better location Better seats Better technology Better plots/TV Content Hit Books make movies from those No Ads Better Customer Service Tell people to be quiet if they are loud

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    Film and Horror Movies

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    enjoying something truly thrilling is not a lot. Horror movies or series may be the most convenient and easy way to experience the horror. Many of my friends love watching horror movies. One of them told me that Horror is the most typical art in the 20th century. A good horror movie brought viewer an unusual psychological experience. It filled with indescribable fear and surprises. Actually I don’t really understand them. I hate watching any horror movies because I am scared and couldn’t sleep well in the

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    Movies vs. Books

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    MOVIES compared to BOOKS I love movies as much as I love books. I do prefer reading books and watching movies rather than texting‚ playing computer games‚ and roaming around somewhere just like a typical teenager would do. I have read a lot of books from different prestigious authors. What I have noticed is that‚ when you are reading a book‚ it’s like you’re in a different world far from reality and it is like you’re there with the characters. You can feel their emotions because you’re just like

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