6.3 Regulation, Theory & Debates Box Structure Essay 2

Question	“Evaluate the arguments for and against stronger regulation of the media.” DOWNLOAD HERE
Identify key words & what they MEAN (what do you have to do?)
Associate key words/key theories and debates
Introduction Answer the question	Summarise: Why is regulation necessary, and what are the issues with having a need for stronger regulation?
	Who regulates, - there is no 1 regulator but different institutions, what types and what are the regulatory practices (reactive, proactive, statutory, self-regulating)
	What are SOME of the debates (freedom of individual or controlling population, protection, who’s responsibility – parents, media industry or government, conservative view of upholding moral standards, we have become desensitised so regulation is more liberal? Online media regulation being effective?)
	Summarise: What is your opinion: Should regulation be stronger – why do YOU think? Which is more effective stat or non, pro or reactive? Having different regulators? Should the public be protected – who? Who should regulate and how?
Paragraph 2: The Past
Point 1: Historic debates about the need for regulation	How strict/strong has regulation been in the past compared to now? What were the reasons for this? (desensitised?)
	What are the past debates about the need to regulate, and evaluate the STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES
	What is your opinion? Are you Active Audience or Passive? Should there be appointed people in society who regulate* and is this elitism (‘class-ist’)?
Example 1 Case Study	BBFC 1980s Video Nasties, 1945 BBF Censors to uphold moral standards, “for the masses by the few*”, Mary Whitehouse, Video Recordings Act (based on false research and theory)
Explanation Theory	What theories support your response? Active Audience or Passive?
	What theories go against - do you need to argue against?
Conclusion	Compare and EVALUATE (strengths and weaknesses) how does this relate to contemporary current regulation – stricter or liberal in the past and was it effective
Paragraph 3: Contemporary Film Regulation
Point 2: BBFC	COMPARE - How does the BBFC regulate NOW – regulatory practices? More liberal – is it effective? WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHs AND WEAKNESSES of the BBFC?
	What are the debates about the need to regulate Film content (be specific here: sex, violence, horror, imitable behaviour, discrimination, controversial content – access to films illegally over the internet, parental responsibility?)
	What is your opinion?
Example 2 Case Study	Either: Hatred, Blue is the Warmest Colour, Hunger Games or your own recent example What is your view on this film – are you liberal or conservative/ Active Audience or Passive?
Explanation Theory	What theories support your response?
	What theories go against - do you need to argue against?
	Conclude how does this answer the question on contemporary current regulation on whether FILM needs to be regulated more strongly and is the BBFC effective with reasons why
Paragraph 4: Contemporary Broadcast Regulation
Point 2: OFCOM	COMPARE - How effective and how strongly does OFCOM regulate compared to BBFC? How does OFCOM regulate – regulatory practices? Watershed, financial penalty (fine the broadcaster), revoke broadcast licence WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHs AND WEAKNESSES of OFCOM? What is regulated – is there a difference in what they find controversial compared to BBFC?
	What are the debates about the need to regulate TV content (be specific here and PICK 2: violence, imitable behaviour, class discrimination, controversial content – access to TV on catch up or Youtube, parental responsibility, Twitter hate? Programme makers or Braodcaster’s intentions)
	What is your opinion?
Example 2 Case Study	Either: Benefits Street or Woolwich Terrorist Attack or Big Brother Homophobia your own recent example What is your view on this – are you liberal or conservative/ Active Audience or Passive?
Explanation Theory	What theories support your response?
	What theories go against - do you need to argue against?
	Conclude how does this answer the question on contemporary current regulation – what are the strengths and weaknesses of OFCOM being effective with reasons why
Paragraph 4: Contemporary Film Regulation 2
Point 2: BBFC	COMPARE - How effective/well does it protect the public compared to OFCOM from: PICK 2 sex, violence, horror, imitable behaviour, discrimination, controversial content – access to TV on catch up or Youtube, parental responsibility?) WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHs AND WEAKNESSES of BBFC?
	What are the debates about the need to regulate Film content (be specific here: sex, violence, horror, imitable behaviour, discrimination, controversial content – access to films illegally over the internet, parental responsibility?)
	What is your opinion?
Example 2 Case Study	Either: Hatred, Blue is the Warmest Colour, Hunger Games or your own recent example What is your view on this film – are you liberal or conservative/ Active Audience or Passive?
Explanation Theory	What theories support your response?
	What theories go against - do you need to argue against?
	Conclude how does this answer the question on contemporary current regulation does the BBFC need to be more stricter or should there be a more effective way with reasons why WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHs AND WEAKNESSES of the BBFC?
Paragraph 5: Contemporary Broadcast Regulation 2
Point 2: OFCOM	COMPARE - How effective/strong is their regulation and what do they find requires action ……. compared to BBFC? WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHs AND WEAKNESSES of OFCOM?
	What are the debates about the need to regulate TV content (be specific here: PICK 2 violence, imitable behaviour, class discrimination, controversial content – access to TV on catch up or Youtube, parental responsibility, Twitter hate?)
	What is your opinion? What are we actually protecting people from?
Example 2 Case Study	Either: Benefits Street or Woolwich Terrorist Attack or Big Brother Homophobia your own recent example What is your view on this film – are you liberal or conservative/ Active Audience or Passive?
Explanation Theory	What theories support your response?
	What theories go against - do you need to argue against?
Conclusion	Conclude how does this answer the question on contemporary/current regulation What do we need to protect the public from and is OFCOM effective with reasons why from your points about WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHs AND WEAKNESSES of OFCOM?
Paragraph 6: Conclusion
Conclusion	Summarise your point and restate your opinion to answer the question WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHs AND WEAKNESSES of OFCOM & BBFC? What will Media Regulation look like in 10 years time? Elaborate on why you think so BASED ON YOUR POINTS YOU MADE ABOVE 1.       No regulation at all – the public are educated and trusted to make their own decisions (like the internet and twitter), the internet and all media should be free 2.       Highly strict regulation – invasive ‘Google is watching you’ and watches what you are doing and blocks you, stricter laws for parents that don’t take responsibility, the internet should be policed 3.       There is 1 big regulator of all media 4.       Broadcasters and Film companies and websites are trusted and expected to regulate their own media (so Twitter censors itself) Explain/Justify: