Can the V-chip censor violence?

Arabic High Technology

Parents trying to limit violence coming down television stations can consider the V-Chip, which helps to stop violence by blocking the signals. However, is this likely to work? Jonar asks if such technologies can work? Is this a question of controlling society? Is there evidence that violence on TV contributes to violence in society? Jonar Nader speaks with Walkley-Award winning journalist Ghassan Nakhoul. To listen to an excerpt from the radio broadcast, click on the green arrow below. This broadcast is spoken in Arabic.

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