Monday, 17 October 2016

LO1 - Ethical Issues

I think Ethical Issues are the problems faced that aren't illegal, but morally could be damaging or distasteful.
Examples:
Showing intense or upsetting scenes or images
Referencing ongoing issues that some people could find offensive

Ethical Issuses consider things that can be considered offensive, misleading or defamation. Also covers violence, sex, drugs, alcohol and other negative influences. Only an ethical issue of it's not for an appropriate audience.

Where ethical issues should be considered:
Freedom of speech V causing offence (i.e. trolling, incitement, defamation)
Use of disturbing imagery - explicit sex and violence
Use of offensive materials - sexism, racism, homophobia, use of language

It means doing the right/ moral thing.

How does this effect media products?:
Influences what you can include in your product, depending on the audience

Consequences:
Reputation could be damaged
Could harm members of the audience
Product could be banned, taken out of circulation - legal action could be taken against them (fines, lawsuit, court procedings)

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