Due to its constant presence in American's lives, television due to its entertaining, fast-moving, and visually interesting style, commands many American's attention for a substantial period of time acting as a mode of competition against other methods of human interaction, thus, producing substantial impact on the social and cultural composition of the society.

Research Questions:

1. Is the television a source of distraction to most American's lives?

2. Does the television surpass other modes of human interaction?

3. Did the invention of the television influence the way American's think?

4. How has the television affected social issues in the society?

5. Through its influence on the society, does the television affect other sectors including the political process?

6. How has the television contributed towards spreading of the American culture?

7. How did the television contribute towards the spread or reduction of racism in America?

8. In what ways did the television affect the division of the American population into groups?