In many countries, an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television and in computer and video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is no doubt that crime has risen worldwide. In some nations, it is considered that TV programmes and
videogames
with violent content are to blame for Suggestion
video games
this
increasing trend. Linking Words
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essay partly agrees with that statement because, Linking Words
although
exposure to those Linking Words
type
of images can contribute to the rise in crimes, I believe that other factors must be taken into account as well.
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To begin
with, violent TV shows and Linking Words
videogames
can contribute to the increase in crime by desensitising people. Suggestion
video games
In other words
, by watching repeatedly bad behaviour and violent images, people start to think that those are normal and that they are entitled to follow those conducts, despite the suffering of the victims. Linking Words
For instance
, research has shown that children who spend long hours playing Linking Words
videogames
involving guns and killings are prone to become intolerant, aggressive and apathetic to other children’s needs. In consequence, exposure to violent scenes can have a negative effect on people’s behaviour.
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video games
Nevertheless
, criminality is a complex subject, and media exposure is not the only element linked to its rise. Another influencing factor is substance abuse, Linking Words
such
as alcohol, psychotropic pills and illegal drugs. It is well documented how these substances can impair mental health and re-enforce misconducts. Linking Words
In addition
, in order to afford their consumption, drug addicts often participate in other criminal activities. Linking Words
For example
, an Alcoholic person can end up losing his/her job because of the repercussions of alcohol in his/her life and behaviour. Linking Words
This
, in turn, can stimulate him to steal in order to support his consumption and living.
In conclusion, in my view, TV programmes and violent Linking Words
videogames
can encourage people to commit crimes. Suggestion
video games
However
, other factors, Linking Words
such
as substance abuse, can contribute to increase criminal offences.Linking Words
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