America Vs Roman Empire Essay

808 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Media impacts in society

America and the Roman Empire have many similarities and also many differences. The decline of Rome was because of corruptions, greed for power, constant warfare and the moral decline. America, on the other hand, is declining in economics, politics, and moral values just like Rome did before it collapsed. Among them, America’s decline in moral values because of less influence on children from their parents and dependence on media information and devices is a serious issue for every American. Media usage and its influence are one of the reasons of decline in moral values. Like people of Rome spent their time watching plays and bloody games, an average American spends many hours a day using media. According to Nielsen's Total Audience Report, Americans aged 18 and older spend more than 11 hours a day using media devices. Although media usage has advantages, it also has negative effects. Because of advanced media technology, people are able to find information about almost anything, but they are also easily …show more content…

Like Rome’s sexual explicit acts, sword fights and plays held in Colosseum arena, there are sexual explicit contents and violence in Americans’ everyday media including TV commercials, and movies. Although there were many criticisms to Miley Cyrus about her obvious twerking in a bikini with Robin Thicke in Video Music Award, there were celebrities including her parents who supported her. Her performance makes many teenagers believe that twerking on the stage is just a trend but not a moral decline. Those who support her will see the criticisms as outdated views on society. As a result of those media, there are increases in the risks of early pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Nationwide, nearly half of all high school students have had sexual intercourse. It might seem impossible for people who lived in 1980s, but the media has gradually influenced people that they do not even think it is

Show More
Related

  • The Fall of Rome and America

    2849 Words  | 6 Pages

    In ancient times, there was a country of stupendous power and might. A nation which amassed a military like no other, grew an economy so strong that it seemed everlasting, and established a government that stood for its people. It appeared that this was the country to set an example for all countries that followed. It was the behemoth of prosperity. It was the great Roman Empire. It seemed as though this country’s reign would never end, but this was far from the truth. For with great prosperity came a dreadful plummet and eventually collapse. This was the unfortunate fate of all powerful nations, including that of, dare it be said, the United States of America. The all powerful and unbeatable nation which reigned its dominant influence over the entire world. Surely, it could never have fallen. However, that statement would be considered nonsensical if directed toward the once almighty and all powerful Roman Empire. Thus, it could not be stated for the “Great Experiment” (USA). Which was why the comparison between the two, very similar, superpowers was logical. Clearly, the Roman Empire which had striking parallels to the United States was a foreshadowing of America’s fate: Inevitable collapse. Both superpowers had vastly similar economics, foreign influence, and government, of which, Rome had experienced an unfortunate decline. Thus, comparisons could be made between how Rome and America rose to power, began to lose their power, and eventually, how Rome fell and how America might have fallen.

    Read More

  • Ancient Roman Society Influence on the United States

    1156 Words  | 3 Pages

    Today, the United States is the fifth largest country in the world, with over 294 Embassies and Consulates around the world our influence is quite significant. Ancient Rome contained about 20% of the world’s population of the time; it is remembered as the greatest empire in history, with ties all over the eastern hemisphere from Britain, to Egypt, to all the way to China. Ancient Rome as we know contributed significantly to modern society and is not without influence on us here in the United States. Rome’s influences included aspects ranging from their public benefits, to their use of glass, to their use of concrete, to their administration system. But, there are three influences of Ancient Rome that still reverberate through time and still have an incredible impact in our society. The first influence that Rome gave us would be their form of government, specifically their Republic Era that lasted nearly five hundred years. Ancient Rome also gifted us with the idea of benefits for those who can’t provide for themselves. Furthermore, from Ancient Rome we got the idea of providing public services that are funded with tax dollars.

    Read More

  • America’s Culture of Sex

    511 Words  | 2 Pages

    Countering the Culture of Sex is an article by Ellen Goodman dealing with the entertainment industry’s plague upon society. With sex rooted deep in children’s minds it creates this idea of what life revolves around. Digging deeper, Goodman brings up the point of why one never sees the consequences of sex. If the media were to show the consequences of people’s actions, the industry could create a sense of fear into the public.

    Read More

  • The Problem of Teen Pregnancy

    1608 Words  | 4 Pages

    As the years progress, the influence of sex has taken a more profound effect on teenagers. Nowadays, it seems that sex is everywhere. The television shows, the Internet, magazines and even the movies almost always have a “sex scene” in them or portray sex in some sort of way. Because the industry is realizing that teens are having sex, (unprotected sex at that) they are now producing a number of commercials where they ...

    Read More

  • Tv And Sexuality Essay

    595 Words  | 2 Pages

    Arthur’s e-book offers honest facts about the influences on the instruction of sexuality on tv. She discusses how the digital revolution was one of the main agents for sparking publicized sexuality. She than discusses the different theories that people have including feminist theories. She closes her discussion with sexual citizenship in the digital age. She differentiates between the sexual citizen and the sexual consumer by explaining the issues behind the negative issues it causes.

    Read More

  • Identity In Pop Music Essay

    1419 Words  | 3 Pages

    Though there are obviously examples of popular songs that do not have sexual undertones, pop music has become a heavily sexualized genre. Explicit images and lyrics have been thrust upon youth through the songs their pop idols sing, the music videos they record, and the activities they endorse. Consequently, these stars have influenced what young people consider important factors in the development of their own identities. The fact that most adolescents try to identify with the lyrics of popular music is not a new concept. However, twenty-first century adolescents, have become much more heavily exposed, and desensitized to sexuality through technologies such as radio, television, and most importantly social media.

    Read More

  • The Growing Trend of Sex and Violence in Media Today

    680 Words  | 2 Pages

    Sex is often considered to be taboo among families. Parents do not want to believe that their children are aware of it, and vice-versa. While the family is living in a state of denial, the media is embracing sexuality. It is almost impossible to go anywhere without being exposed to sexual media. Virtually all advertisements, regardless of form, use sexuality to sell their product. This ranges from beer commercials using scantily clad women to advertise their product to males, to magazines that draw our attention by writing the word “sex” in big, bold...

    Read More

  • Prudery In The Society

    1101 Words  | 3 Pages

    For instance, the previous generation of musical idols such as Michael Jackson and Madonna did not express their interests in nudity and extreme sexual behavior in the public arenas as compared to the modern-age equivalents, such as Miley Cyrus who has been renowned for extreme sexual behavior in the public domain (Marcotte 1). Prudery has also affected the literal and writing industry through books such as the Twilight Trilogy that incorporates extreme sexual obscenity. These ideologies then trickle down to the young generation. In fact, recent studies indicate that 33 percent of the young U.S. citizens aged between 15 and 24 years have never had sex (Marcotte 1). While these figures were overly publicized in the mass media platforms in the U.S. as an unobjectionably good thing, it is critical to understand that the numbers are relatively high compared to other nations, especially in Western Europe. The perception of these numbers as an achievement when it falls short in the global arena is the result of sexual perversion in the U.S. society as a result of

    Read More

  • Sex & Violence in the Media

    1338 Words  | 3 Pages

    The events that took place during the halftime show of the Super Bowl may have shocked and angered many parents for exposing such sexual behavior and nudity to their children, but there were also a great number of people who questioned why people were so upset over a few seconds of screen time that Janet Jackson’s left breast received. After all, it was simply part of the female anatomy. Many people argued that it wasn’t just nudity, that it was “softcore” pornography because of the sexual conduct that was behind the performance. It is understandable that Jackson and Timberlake’s routine was full of sexual innuendo, but the majority of young children usually don’t pick up on such behavior and thus a simple “wardrobe malfunction.”

    Read More

  • Influence Of Raunch Culture

    1101 Words  | 3 Pages

    “In 2005, out of 68% of TV shows that showed steamy sexual content, only 15% discussed risk and responsibility. And it’s not just movies and TV: Music, video games, and the Internet are also filled with sexually explicit, often-degrading messages that can shape kids’ attitudes about sex.” (greatschools.org)

    Read More

  • sex and the media

    726 Words  | 2 Pages

    Kids are beginning to engage in sexual activities at earlier ages with the average male losing his virginity at 16.9 years and the average female slightly later at 17.4 years (http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37853719/ns/health-sexual_health/t/surprising-sex-statistics/#.U08yc_mwLYg). This number has been slowly declining throughout the years. Most people, especially adolescents, do not understand that the media does not accurately portray sex. The majority of sex shown on TV is between two unmarried people who have no true fear or knowledge of the potential dangers of sex. The risks of sexually transmitted infections (sti’s) are almost never mentioned along with the use of a condom on any TV show. If a character is, or becomes pregnant television again fails to show the extremity of the situation. Adolescents viewing these shows do not understand that what is shown are not real life situations. The...

    Read More

  • How Did Rome Decline In The United States

    650 Words  | 2 Pages

    Is the decline in America mirroring the decline in Ancient Rome? In both Ancient Rome, and the current United States, downfalls are related to inferior technology, unemployment and public health. Rome’s and the United States downfalls are surprisingly alike in many ways.

    Read More

  • Porn and Its Side Effects

    1968 Words  | 4 Pages

    Pornography degrades the moral values of a society. With increased pornography in the contemporary society, sex is no longer a sacred act shared between two people who love each other. Sex has been abused by many people, while there has been an increase in promiscuity (Sabo 150). In addition, the perceptions that people have about sex and women has changed. Women are seen as objects or instruments of sexual satisfaction. They are no longer respected while men expect sexual gratification from acts that can even be termed as beastly. The effects are far reaching as young people as young as 12 years have been fed with the same perception (Peter and Valkenburg 179).

    Read More

  • Sex, Young Adults, and The Media

    604 Words  | 2 Pages

    The article Boys Will Be Boys and Girls Better Be Prepared: An Analysis of the Rare Sexual Health Messages in Young Adolescents’ Media examines and critiques four different vehicles of media. The study, that took place in the year 2000, chose to look at television shows, movies, magazines, and music as the four different vehicles of media that affect adolescents today. Each vehicle of media has five different examples of that vehicle. For example, the vehicle of magazines had Co...

    Read More

  • Overdependence on Technology

    1074 Words  | 3 Pages

    Using computer, internet, cellphone, television, etc. make peoples’ lives easier and more comfortable. Young people are the most users of it. They cannot think of a single day without using a technical device. Tara Parker-Pope is an author of books on health topics and a columnist for the New York Times. In her article, she expressed that, “The International Center for Media and the Public Agenda at the University of Maryland asked 200 students to refrain from using electronic media for a day.

    Read More

More about America Vs Roman Empire Essay

Open Document