My Philosophy Of Censorship

The difference between challenging and banning books is the challenging a book is based upon the objections of a person or group to remove it and banning is simply just the removal of the book from libraries,

According to “Oxford Dictionaries,” 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.” Censorship is therefore objective. An individual’s interpretation of what should and should not be public information may be completely different from the next, meaning that the smallest opposition to academic materials could lead to a ban. Students’ abilities to learn are hindered due to excessive censorship in educational environments. By censoring textbooks and other educational resources, pupils are not exposed to real-world topics and conflicts. They also create an intolerance for a variety of opinions, limiting the amount of intelligent conversations and exchange of ideas.

Opponents claim that some books contain content that should not be read, and they want it to be censored for “the good of society.” Books have been banned in libraries and schools everywhere because people thought they included encouragement of “damaging” lifestyles, blasphemous language, sexual topics, violence, negativity, witchcraft, religious affiliations, political bias, or because they were not appropriate for the intended audience (Banned Books: Reasons for Banning Books). However, while certain people may not want to read about certain topics, it does not justify restricting access to information and banning the book from everyone who visits the library. Furthermore, some books are banned because parents want to be able to control and protect what their children see, and they ask

The essay, ‘“Information Is the Alpha and Omega of Our Work”: Bolshevik Surveillance in Its Pan-European Context’ written by Peter Holoquist, discusses the topic of Surveillance in Russia and how it effected her people. During the time of Stalin – Holoquist believes that surveillance was used to manipulate people, bringing forward ‘the “new man”’ (Suny, 52) In this piece – Holoquist states that there was little trace of the belief in public opinion. Instead, the government did what they believed was best, and all should follow.

Despite the idea that Censorship is a hindrance to a student’s learning, there are those that would say that censorship is in place to protect a child from information they may not be ready for. As a child’s brain is less developed in regards to an adult’s brain, there is less that a younger student would be able to understand or completely be able to process. Because of this, there are people who seek to limit what their children can see before a certain point, but there comes a point where a definitive decision must be made involving when a student is ready to be exposed to more complex or controversial opinions and viewpoints. Yet because children’s brains are so malleable, it only goes to show the detriment censorship of information has

     Do words such as nigger, bitch, or ass offend you?  The answer may seem clear cut, but our nation has been struggling with the issue of censorship almost since its conception.  To many, the aforementioned words are a part of their everyday vocabulary; to others, they are vulgar and unacceptable.  The issue of censorship is much more than just words.  There have been huge controversies over the negative ideas and graphic nature of literature, music, and television.  What is too violent, too negative, too obscene, or too graphic?  And who decides what these standards are?  These are questions that are still debated by many. 

We’re growing up, learning new things and ideas, seeing more of the world but should the world show us everything fully and completely like raw meat you see at the butchery? People have been going at this question many times throughout the years, countries have it different just like states and so on, but if it came to the point where there had to be a final saying to it and it could never be changed after it, what would it be? Of course there isn’t a straight answer to this, even now there isn’t, there’s a limit, it has never been completely a yes or no answer, but should it? Censorship, it's everywhere and on everything that we use, watch, see, etc. that people and/or a company

Censorship is an ordeal that many people view as something that denies our freedom of speech. Throughout history, governments and society have found ways to censor things. Such as, things that parents don’t want their children to see. Other censorships such as censorship that oppresses the people’s thoughts create a totalitarian society. Examples in our history show the Soviet Union, North Korea and other fascist regimes. However should censorship exist? Censorship in my opinion shouldn’t exist because it exists it limits the people’s freedom of speech and voice. By doing so we’re becoming regressive in our society. These examples show the failures of such overprotective governments.

“Congress shall make no law…prohibiting the free exercise of the press…freedom of speech…” So, if congress shall make no law limiting what we can say/post/share/film, then why does censorship exist?

Books are some of the most powerful tools in education. They contain knowledge, thoughts, beliefs, wisdom, and insight. When these valuable instruments of learning are taken away, the results can be detrimental. Censoring is an age-old tactic used to control the thoughts and actions of people. Today, it poses one of the largest threats to learning. The censorship of books in America’s schools must be avoided due to its violation of the First Amendment, its restrictions on student’s critical thinking abilities, and its negative effects on learning.

Societies contain large varieties of beliefs, ideas, and concepts. These attributes make up a society and can spread or modify notions and thoughts. Censorship in a society diminishes equity and the spread of new ideas. Censorship is more harmful to a society because it invalidates human rights, obstructs education, and hinders the truth.

Censorship is the act of examining a certain movie, book, and other things and proceeding to suppress things that seem unacceptable or inappropriate. This is happening in schools all around the country, making it hard for students to get any information they don't already know. For example, say that a student has to write an essay having to do with WW2. Yes, there are some books that have to do with WW2, but not any specifics that said student may be looking for. You see, some teachers feel as if students should be restricted with what they read. This is simply unacceptable and needs to be stopped. Censorship should not be practiced in schools libraries.

Censorship is synonymous to control, restriction, suppression and even editing. Now in the modern age when the world is rapidly shifting towards global equality and a democratic state of mind, it would seem that there is no place for these terms let alone these notions. However, when we often debate over certain policies and issues, we consider the “greater good” behind an action and thus set it in motion. Same is the mindset which governs the debate of the issue of censorship. In order to establish a society which is built upon mutual respect and tolerance for others, censorship plays a vital role in spinning the delicate fabric which separates different beliefs, norms and mindsets. In order to create a collective conscience and form common

With these disputes in mind, we will discuss the reasons we need to fight censorship in our schools. Children are growing in a world where they have access to information on various forms of technology that is both good and bad. Denying access to books deprives students and teachers the opportunity to share

The freedom to read is essential to the democratic way of life. But today, that