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Definition
censorship is the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books,
films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically
unacceptable, or a threat to security.
"the regulation imposes censorship on all media"

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 types of censorship
Self Censorship Direct Censorship
When an individual such as an may or may not be legal, depending
author or other creator on the type, location, and content.
engages in censorship of their
own works or speech

General Censorship

Occurs in a variety of different

media, including speech, books,
music, films, and other arts.

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 Advantages of censorship
protect privacy
Censorship programs online provide
many benefits, especially if you are
struggling with access to violent
material, negative information, or
harmful content.
eliminates misleading/fake news
With news media sites springing up all over
the web, it can be hard to know what is real
and what is fake news. Established news
outlets like CNN, Fox, and CNBC are not the
only players on the web anymore
prudence
By its very definition, prudence is having a
cautious mindset of knowing what is the
right thing to do. Most users have the
decency and common sense not to post
something online that society would
consider unhealthy or inappropriate
content.
can make sense in the context of patents
Censorship can also be helpful when
it comes to the protection of new
ideas.
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 Disadvantages of censorship
negative impact on economy
Increasing internet censorship could
have devastating consequences for
local businesses, potentially locking
them out of economic opportunities.
expensive
Regarding the disadvantages of
internet censorship, one of the most
notable cons of censorship is the
cost. It costs money for monitoring
the internet.
may lead to a flawed perception of reality
In general, censorship often leads to a
rather flawed perception of reality for the
general public. We are all biased in our
perception of reality through information
flows we experience each day.
education may suffer
Another downside of censorship is
that our overall education levels may
suffer quite a lot.
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 Factors
political reasons
Censorship can be used to suppress ideas or
information that are considered to be
politically sensitive or controversial. For
example, governments may censor works that
are critical of the government or that
advocate for political change.

social reasons
Censorship can be used to protect children or
other vulnerable groups from harmful or
inappropriate content. For example, some
countries may censor works that are
considered to be pornographic or violent.
 Factors
economic reasons
Censorship can be used to protect
businesses or industries from competition.
For example, some countries may censor
works that promote pirated or counterfeit
goods.

Personal reasons
Censorship can also be motivated by personal
beliefs or preferences. For example, an
individual may censor works that they find to
be offensive or disturbing.
works that had been censored
“Ulysses” by James Joyce
“Lady Chatterley’s lover” by D.H. Lawrence
“Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov
“Brave new world” by Aldous Huxley
“1984” by George Orwell
“The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger

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 The Importance
Of
Censorship
In conclusion, by now you should have a decent understanding of
how the use of internet censorship can positively and negatively
affect the economy as well as yourself. Many countries have
struggled with the factors that lead to censorship, and most
countries continue to balance the advantages and disadvantages.

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