Sociological research points to the media as reinforcing family violence?

Question

Why is this?

Answer 1

That's a pretty broad source, the media.

Some media does, like Jerry Springer, that show definitely promotes a smack down.   Also, a lot of video games promote violent tendencies.  

It's not likely to make a non-violent person suddenly act out, but it might help someone prone to violence slide down that slippery slope.

Other media prevents or helps educated against family violence, like documentaries on the subject or shows where assailants are in jail for family violence.  

Depends on the media you examine, but some media does promote violence.