Television definitely hinders our perception on intergroup relations. Some forms of television also help. The approach towards other groups has some what been eliminated by programs that educate the community. The take typical stereo types and create a program or movie that shows someone over coming their ignorance. Most programs however do not support this idea. They show strangers just as we fear them mysterious, destructive and unsafe. We are subliminally programmed to beware strangers never to trust them or accept them. They also some what have a favored side that they always seem to glamorize their preferred group. Television is the only form of media for some people and when they remain on one specific channel with a unfair view on specific issues they can be misinformed. It is common for someone to take that unfair statement or information and spread it. Making this one sided theory farther than education would allow.
Most people do not take television to seriously. For those who prefer to watch things on a more serious note prefer to watch educational programs that verify their clarity. Television for the most part can not be trusted to direct or teach in any form. It can be used to assist showing visuals related to real teachings. When it is allowed to guide or program a persons approach on reality that becomes a large issue. Creating a generation with only half of the story. Who are missing the point and establishing their own when they pass the ignorance along. People will not watch a form of television that does not agree with their beliefs. They will stick with what they know and what they feel comfortable with. We have allowed to many beings to be programmed by garbage and unawareness. Although we have all agreed not to control television any more. Something needs to be done. There are a large number of civilians who are allow themselves to be overcome by the tube. They are not stepping out side of their homes to obtain the real version or even the entire story. Allowing a controlled media to condition relations between intergroups in not affective. We need to allow more truth into television.
Television has become very effective in reaching the commune. It is overpowering and effective in its own purpose. We need to take control and redirect its purpose in hopes that it will direct all to acceptance. Hate and mistreatment has been allowed into the mainstream and has become a poison. We must treat each other the way we would prefer to be treated and it needs to be reflected on television.