[Violence and sexism in television cartoons for children. Analysis of the contents].
OBJECTIVE
To detect features of violence and sexism in cartoons in the children's programmes of Spanish television companies.


METHODS
Analysis of the content of cartoons broadcast by TV-1, TV-2, Canal Sur, Antena 3 and Tele 5 during one week.


RESULTS
The programmes recorded were viewed by two independent observers, first separately and then together. All those scenes with violent contents or sexist messages were noted. The main findings were: a) violent contents were very common; b) roles and jobs linked to gender were found; c) advertising accompanied and was inserted within children's programming.


CONCLUSIONS
The points identified show the need for both school and family to encourage children to develop a critical attitude to the messages they receive.
Prieto Rodríguez
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Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública, Granada.
March Cerdá
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Argente del Castillo
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D000329:Advertising; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011287:Prejudice; D013030:Spain; D013690:Television; D014754:Violence
Violencia y sexismo en los dibujos animados de la programación infantil de televisión. Análisis de contenido.