The Cultural Role of Italian Television in Shaping Society

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : It reflected societal values but actively shaped cultural norms, political discourse, and generational identity.
58% : Programs like Drive-In symbolized the shift toward a more hedonistic, consumer-driven culture, blending comedy with a bold visual style and sometimes risqué content.
57% : Since its early days in the 1950s, television in Italy has played a pivotal role in forging a shared national identity and shaping social behaviors, often reflecting -- and sometimes even challenging -- the cultural, political, and generational divides that define Italian society.
41% : It remains a vital space where collective identities are shaped, norms are debated, and public life is reflected in both serious and satirical forms.

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