Category: Censorship

The freedom of information, the press and free speech is arguably an important human rights deeply rooted in the structures of democracy. Democracy, which largely derives its origin from the US, is one of the legal rights that should be provided and protected in the modern context (Goldberg, Verhulst and Prosser 207). Under the UN…

The freedom of information, the press and free speech is arguably an important human rights deeply rooted in the structures of democracy. Democracy, which largely derives its origin from the US, is one of the legal rights that should be provided and protected in the modern context (Goldberg, Verhulst and Prosser 207). Under the UN…

The issue of self-censorship is a relevant one because, in our rapidly changing world, the literature that is seen as fitting into the curricula often does not adequately reflect the processes and events that happened. This happens because of the self-censorship of teachers or whole institutions that believe adolescents need to be protected from the…

The issue of self-censorship is a relevant one because, in our rapidly changing world, the literature that is seen as fitting into the curricula often does not adequately reflect the processes and events that happened. This happens because of the self-censorship of teachers or whole institutions that believe adolescents need to be protected from the…

Table of Contents Introduction Why and How the Limits Should Be Placed Conclusion References Introduction Recently, it has become more challenging for parents and the authorities to make sure that children do not get access to inappropriate materials that may affect their mental system or make them grow up too early. The situation becomes even…

Art is born when individuals are eager to express themselves and show the audience what concerns them and what is important to them. Occasionally, when people contemplating it do not understand the message or do not relate, they call it controversial. In other words, they promote a dispute about the possibility of calling it a…

The issue of banning books has been a highly debated topic since the 1800s. Librarians, schools, and parents frequently question whether some books are appropriate for young audiences. Publishers have a hard time identifying who their target audience is, the kids themselves or the Adult Gatekeepers. While some people think it is in the best…

The prohibition and purge against literature are interpreted in many different ways. The censorship of anything has its distinct level of significance to each individual. To some, the action of suppressing speech or writing is seen as a means for good or deemed as a violation of rights. The line between concealing certain works of…

To censor or not to censor? This has been a popular topic of conversation, particularly amongst the younger generations (whose lives essentially revolve around social media). The question is, how much can be deemed too much when it comes to government involvement in their citizens online affairs? Several concerns have arisen regarding the matter of…

In today’s digital age, information has become vastly accessible to everyone through different forms of media which usually include television, newspaper, film, and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). The inexorable flow of information leads to the establishment of government censorship. Recently the subject of media censorship has been the source of controversial debate. It has…