New Rating System to Inform Viewers of LGBT Content in TV Shows and Movies

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Expand the scope from just television, movies and video to all commercialized media to include written material either electronic or in print such as books, comics and manga, under the rating system

Below was initially based on then expanded from the most widely recognized rating system in the United States the Motion Picture Association (MPA).

Ratings

  1. G (General Audience)

    • Definition: Suitable for all ages. Contains no content that would offend parents if viewed by children. Generally, these films are free from strong language, sexual content, and violence.

  2. PG (Parental Guidance)

    • Definition: Some material may not be suitable for preteen children. Parents are urged to provide “parental guidance.” May contain mild language, some suggestive themes, or brief scenes of violence.

  3. PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

    • Definition: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. May include stronger language, more intense themes, and suggestive content, as well as moderate violence.

  4. R (Restricted)

    • Definition: Restricted to viewers over the age of 17 or 18. Contains adult material, including strong language, sexual content, and graphic violence. Parents are strongly cautioned to provide supervision.

  5. NC-17 (No One 17 and Under Admitted)

    • Definition: Intended for adult audiences only. Contains explicit sexual content or other material deemed too extreme for an R rating. No one 17 and under is allowed to view these films without a parent present.

  6. Pornagraphic or Immoral Content (No One 24 and Under Admitted)

  • Definition: Intended for adult audiences over 25 only. Contains explicit sexual content, deviant behavior such as homosexuality, transgender, minor attracted persons or other material deemed too extreme for an NC-17 rating. No one 24 and under is allowed to view these films.

Mandate all existing content aired or displayed for public consumption display a rating for the following content level, this means at the beginning and every time a commercial is inserted.

Mandate the spine and cover of all published material include the content rating as well.

Material already in circulation must be retroactively permanently marked if it is in a library or other public distribution system or app.

Conclusion

Movie ratings could serve as a guideline for audiences to make informed decisions about what to watch, especially for families and younger viewers. Understanding these ratings helps viewers align their choices with personal values and preferences regarding content.