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Modern Media and Changing the Functions of Family /29

This experience might be formed from the content that
is depicted by TV, or might even be encouraged by that.
It can be argued that inducement of an ideology or a
wrong way of thinking in all aspects or behavioral
grounds can lead to worsening or formation of new social
misconducts. The role of media is related to proposing
needs and demands of people.
In some TV series married people are accused of
having secret affairs and extra-marital relationships with
other people. Although these series aim to show the
wrongness of such a behavior, some viewers might have
superficial understanding of the aim of the movie and be
influenced by it somehow.
Media is a powerful device in culturalization process,
reforming social behavior and family relations. Therefore,
it is expected that the nature of programs be harmonious
with these targets, but what we experience in reality is
moral decadence, and a weakening of internal relationship
between family members.
Family violence is an inevitable consequence of these
causes. Thus, media can’t take measures in order to reduce
family violence without a proper understanding of its
nature.
It is worth mentioning that violence can be transferred
from generation to generation. A child exposed to parental
or relatives’ violence is not only more prone to have
emotional disorders, but is also more likely to be victim of
violence or violent behavior (Rafifar, 2007:8).

- The Role of Media in Violence Against Women
Violence against women is rampant in many countries, but
unfortunately it remains unknown, and is tacitly accepted
as an everyday practice.