Question

• Research the Disney Network. What other stations do they own?
• How do parent companies (like Disney) influence the content (and advertising) seen on the networks they own?
• In your opinion, does the type of programming we watch affect our behavior or interactions with each other?
• Ethically, do networks have an obligation to provide a morally acceptable standard of programs? Why/Why not?

Answer 1

Founded by Disney brothers, Walt Disney and Roy O Disney on 1923/10/16 ,Disney network comprises numerous tv chanels ,which are meant mainly for kids.It is a U .S based group involved in media business.It was initially known as Capital cities / ABC Inc.The WD company acquired the film production firm 21 st century Fox on 2019/03/20.Now the group includes Disney television studios ,ABC,FX networks,National Geographic networks etc.

The parent companies of tv channels usually influence the content and ads shown on the programmes which are telecasted through their channels.for it was purely a business venture and profit is the primary target of any business.They ( the founders and heads ) usually choose programmes and advertisements to be aired through their channels ,based on popularity and acceptance by viewers worldwide. The viewers has the priviige to choose any tv network.It is the madatory duty of the management of the channels to give peoples what they want to see, what makes them entertained and attracted towards their channel.

The programes which we view has defentitely some influence over our character and our interaction with others. For example we choose buy the products ,which have repeated and attractive ads telecasted through the channels.Likewise the nature of programmes we regularly watch influence our tastes and nature without our consent or unconsciouslly.If we regularly watch a programme which portrays aggressive and hostile situations ,our behaviour adapts it to some extent. This is especially true about children.for their minds tend to imitate what they see ,hear and feel.

Ethical point of view is also to be considered by the television chanels and media ,for they can influence the minds of the viewers ,especially children whether in positive manner or in negative manner.They have to consider the moral quality of programmes telecated ,and avoid programmes which promote negative effects like anger ,lust etc.They definitely have to check the moral standard of programmes telecasted, for they also have some resposibility to the society.