For
- It is relevant our modern culture and society
- The system is regularly updated based on audiences’ views
- Focuses on protecting younger generations from harm
- People (local councils) are able to act against guidelines
- The BBFC takes the work very seriously
Against
- Not upheld very effectively in the real world
- Unable to completely protect children
- Encourages production of ‘safe’ but ‘dull’ movies (for a wider audience)
- Can’t be applied to everybody because people are different
- The BBFC is relatively unknown, parents don’t seek out information
- No evidence that films actually cause ‘harm’
- Films may be classified with only the working classes in mind
