Definition

“Censorship is the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information. This may be done on the basis that such material is considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or "inconvenient". Censorship can be conducted by governments, private institutions and other controlling bodies.”

What is the most common form of censorship within schools?

Book banning is the most widespread form of censorship in the United States, with children's literature being the primary target. Advocates for banning a book or certain books fear that children will be swayed by its contents, which they regard as potentially dangerous.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/nov/25/us-libraries-report-spike-in-organised-atte
Is censorship needed in public school library/curriculum?

Students need the freedom of their minds. Censorship is particularly harmful in the schools because it prevents student with inquiring minds from exploring the world, seeking truth and reason, stretching their intellectual capacities, and becoming critical thinkers.
We’ve become a society where we are terrified of what people think and no longer allow for actual freedom of text, opinion and to perhaps critically think through many topics in which students will encounter in everyday life or even if they don’t encounter the information, they can experience stories that they may never have learned about or experienced. That’s the beauty of stories and text, the idea that you can travel without actually leaving where you are. It feels like a subtle way of creating division and a very small minded way of thinking

Is censorship Needed in entertainment industry?

Censorship is definitely necessary in the entertainment industry. Not all content that is produced is fit to be viewed by every age or group



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