Discussion Question
• How does the media shape society's viewpoint of mass violence?
o What are the similarities and differences between the two school disasters with regard to the mindset of the attackers?
o Are school children safer now than they were then? Explain your answer.
o Is media overstating school violence or creating copycat events? Why, or why not?
• Does media contribute to stereotypes of crime? Explain your rationale.
• How has the explosion of social media and 24-hour news coverage impacted our perceptions of violence vs. the impact of more traditional radio and television news coverage? Provide an example.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.