From the initial thought and science of creating a TELEVISION, Television has had an effect on society and how we view it and one another. Before television, radio was the dominant media that brought families together to enjoy a moment listening to a variety show or news program. With the invention of TV, it brought a whole new social aspect to the American family by adding the a three dimensional form for us to view, adding a realism to what we were seeing visually. The social shift which occurred was manifested by programming that may, or may not have been in line with the customs, practices or values of our own family. Television brought new ideas and concepts into homes, in view of ALL family members. This formed a new consciousness of awareness to the world around us for even the youngest viewer.
TV also changed society by its mere presence. With the manufacturing and pricing wars, came easy access to acquiring a television, which became the integral piece of furniture in every home in the 1950's and 1960's. It also forged an additional way for family members to gather to watch their favorite shows and programming. Billed as the perfect way for families to gather and enjoy one another's company, it became an integral part of everyone's lives.
Socially acceptable programming became the norm, and the television became such an integral part of "American Family", that we even started to add an additional room to our homes, called the "FAMILY" room which centered on the presence of a television.
Studies have been conducted since the beginning of television that show that television has been both a negative and positive for the social interaction of our family structure. Bottom line, TV has changed our word, and as we explore new ways of producing shows and the programming that is shown on TV, the Social changes and impact that TV has on our society will continue to change and evolve.
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