The creation of the MPAA (now officially the MPA) can be viewed in several ways, favorably as a necessity to uphold a modicum of standards and protect younger viewers. However, to many, it exists as an authoritarian body that does not always understand nuance and has historically leaned more conservatively, despite the arts' naturally progressive nature. Films receiving harsher ratings for not conforming to heteronormative standards, or horror movies given an "S" rating on a whim, are just a few examples of the board overstepping its boundaries or showing bias.

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