Statistics show that in January 2011, same sex cohabiting couple families stood at 63,000. However, this norm is still an undesirable 'choice' to many people, including the Coalition for Marriage, whose petition against same-sex unions in the UK has so far attracted 500,000 signatures. ... This is because negative media coverage on an event will cause a general consensus, regardless of the true nature of the story. ...

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Much of what goes on in entertainment (movies and TV) is a reflection of what goes on in the news; the media echo messages young people hear at school - in particular, themes of violence and sex are constantly reinforced" - John Merrow, 1999. ... Journalist Claudia Dowling noted, "Generally, I must write what the market demands, and today that seems to be unambiguous stories that display tensions, historic context, "color," resolution--all wrapped up neatly with a clear beginning and a definite ending... perhaps the examination of a childhood shadowed by violence can inform our understanding ...

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