Topics to be covered include: - North American children and youth as media consumers - Media's impact as a public health issue The gap between research findings, public understanding, and practice - What's the message? Who can get away with what against whom? "Tough Guise" and "Dreamworlds" Male, Female, and Minority Medical Portrayals - "White power" music: lyrics of misogyny and fascism - Evaluating video and computer games: interactivity, operant conditioning, marketing to males - "The Network Whitewash: Who's On? Who Isn't? Who's Selling? Who's Buying? "Rupert in the Sky with Diamonds" - Rich Media, Poor Democracy: Bob McChesney's Challenge - Options for "Changing the Channel" Maximizing the benefits, minimizing the harm of the media culture - Collaborative Community Strategies
Learning Objectives: N/A - See learning objectives for Dr. Jack Geiger
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.