What is censorship

-Censorship is the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information that may
be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, politically incorrect or inconvenient as
determined by governments, media outlets, authorities or other groups or institutions.

How can censorship be carried out ?

-Censorship is carried out when there is Supervision and control of the information and ideas that
are circulated among the people within a society. In modern times, censorship refers to the
examination of books, periodicals, plays, films, television and radio programs, news reports, and
other communication media for the purpose of altering or suppressing parts thought to be
objectionable or offensive.

Suggest three ways in which censorship can provide benefit to society

-Helps To Prevent Conflict

By censoring things that may offend or anger entire groups of people, like other countries or
religious groups, the amount of conflict that the country is under can be greatly reduced.
Censoring hate helps to promote peace.

-Prevents Plagiarism

Plagiarism and pirating of content is a serious issue in the world today, largely due to the
internet. By censoring certain things, you can effectively prevent plagiarism from happening
and other people profiting off of work or content that is not their.

-Avoid Children Being Exposed

There is a wealth pornographic and violent material that can be accessed with ease, even by
young children. This exposure is dangerous for kids because it desensitizes them and makes
them curious about things that they should not even know about. It can also deeply confuse
and psychologically damage the mind of a young child.

What is propaganda?
-Propaganda is information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or
publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Political groups engage in spreading propaganda with:

-The bandwagon technique encourages the viewer or listener to join the crowd by aligning
with the most popular, successful side of an issue. This type of persuasion, often used in
religious and political propaganda, plays to the human desire to be on the winning team

-The plain folk’s technique is designed to get ordinary citizens to identify with a political
candidate or other figure that they otherwise may have nothing in common with

- Name calling is often used by politician in an attempt to turn people against their opponent
 - endorsement using famous person or group as supporter .

-Glittering Generalities:​ ​The act of referring to words or ideas that evoke a positive emotional
response from an audience. Virtue words are often used.

Difference between slander and libel

-Libel and slander are both types of defamation. Libel is an untrue defamatory statement that is
made in writing. Slander is an untrue defamatory statement that is spoken orally
There are many different perspectives on censorship abusing the right of freedom of speech .
Some would say it is beneficial because it prevents criticism while others would say it is
inexcusable because it is a fundamental human right which allows society to develop and
progress.

Though Censorship have resulted in people basic human rights being abused it as proven to
be beneficial in ways such : censoring things that may offend or anger other people even
though it is a basic human right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint. it
reduces conflict and endorses peace . Censoring certain materials can protect children from
obscene content and also censoring sensitive military and government information about
the country prevent it from being put into the hands of people to harm the country .

While censorship resulting in people’s basic human right being abused is advantageous it
has detriments in ways such : censorship of information prevents the spread of knowledge
which can be problematic in many different ways mainly , the lack of information on sex,
sexually transmitted diseases, and other risks that are present. By the government controlling
media materials that are censored , politicians can use it to their advantage by allowing the
publishing of information or advertisements only of companies, organizations, and other
affiliations that support their political goals. Suppression of art , censorship can control and
ban art which stifles self expression and kills creativity .