censorship

(noun)

The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.

Related Terms

  • information
  • Gatekeeping

Examples of censorship in the following topics:

  • Gatekeeping

    • Censorship is the suppression of speech or other public communication that may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient as determined by a government, media outlet, or other controlling body.
    • It can be done by governments and private organizations or by individuals who engage in self-censorship.
    • Censorship occurs for a variety of reasons including national security; to control obscenity, child pornography, and hate speech; to protect children; to promote or restrict political or religious views; to prevent slander and libel; and to protect intellectual property.
    • Discuss the concept and implications of the gatekeeping process and censorship
  • Sanctions

    • These actions might include censorship, expulsion, restrictions on political freedom, or violence.
  • Culture Wars

    • He argued that on an increasing number of "hot-button" defining issues, such as abortion, gun politics, separation of church and state, privacy, recreational drug use, homosexuality, and censorship issues, there existed two definable polarities.
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