Television

Frau Usselmann
23.04.2024
Mario, Moritz, Viola, Zoa
Agenda

• Definition

• History

• Impact on society

• Critical reflection
Definition
What is television?
Transmiter for sounds and moving images

Many functions:

Broadcasting:
- radio waves
Reception:
- antennas, cables, satelite dishes
Display:
- decoding and dispay on TV-screen
Sound:
- audio signals, built-in-speakers
Content:
- various formats depending on user
Channels:
- broadcast stations, hundreds of channels
Interactive Features:
- smart home, streaming and gaming
cabilities , internet connection
History
Impact on
society
General aspects
• influencing culture, politics and lifestyles
• Many people’s attention for several hours each day
• tool for disseminating information
• helping young people develop values and form ideas about the world
• shaping societal norms and providing a platform for news and political
discourse
• influences viewers‘ attitudes and beliefs
Positive aspects
• substitute for real social interaction
• helping individuals alleviate feelings of loneliness & social
deprivation
• can provide temporary relief from loneliness
• fostering learning, social understanding, positive behavioral
development in children
• health benefits -> educational and emotional
Negative aspects
• disdain is shown in pejoratives like “boob tube“ and “chewing
gum for the mind“
• influence on society -> “CSI syndrome“
• shaping social norms
• studies suggest a link between dissatisfaction with life and
increased TV consumption
Critical
reflection
Critical reflection
• Television profoundly shapes perceptions, beliefs, and cultural landscape
• Personal journey with television
• Television reflects and molds societal norms, often perpetuating stereotypes and
influencing public opinion
• Critical analysis reveals persistence of gender and racial biases despite strides
towards inclusivity
• Technological advancements redefine television, leading to increased screen time
• Television's influence underscores need for critical engagement and awareness of its
complexities
• Future trajectories of television remain intertwined with broader socio-cultural
currents, offering both opportunities and challenges
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Thank you for
listening!
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