The Censorship Of The Media

“Censorship is the tool of those who have the need to hide actualities from themselves and from others; their fear is only their inability to face what is real.” While adults are capable of making rationalized decisions based on extreme conditions, children and other vulnerable groups are unable to, and therefore rely on a more palatable means of communication. Consequently, it is best to use censorship in a corresponding manner. Censorship is the act of suppressing ideas which may be considered objectionable, harmful, insensitive, etc. All around the globe, whether it be school systems, government, religious organizations, or even media outlets, people have debated against the practice of censorship and the effects of such an imposition.

Journalism and technology go together especially in our modern-day society. Ethics is a guideline that journalists uphold their obligation to the public and their profession to report the truth. Unfortunately, in this digital age, we have the resource that can verify one’s original work but also to plagiarize. Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information. Journalists should also test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error (“Society of Professional Journalists: Code of Ethics”, 1996). In this paper I will discuss what role did digital technology play in the Jayson Blair scandal, how can it be regulated, and what guidelines can be put in place to prevent future incidents.

In today’s day and age, mass media has completely changed the way in which we consume news. The truthfulness of the millions of blogs and web pages makes it hard to trust what is true and what is not. Newspapers are often an overlooked form of news, which is surprising considering that it is a accurate, curated source of media. What sets newspapers apart from all the countless blogs and web pages is the set of ethics that the reporters and editors are required to follow. In State of Play Cal McCaffrey, a reporter for the Washington Globe, did not act in accordance to the code of ethics. McCaffrey knowingly broke the law whilst trespassing, clearly knew McCaffrey had a conflict of interest, and unethically recorded someone while falsely promising anonymity.

Large breasts have been the ideal standard of female beauty in American society, especially in media culture. Although the biological role of female breasts is to provide milk while nursing a newborn, their sexual role of attracting mates or just exuding sexual appeal in general is more pronounced, and usually the bigger they are, the more attractive a female looks. Some examples of society glorifying the voluptuous look include: porn; advertisements; the Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Bra (designed to make your boobs look two sizes larger); production of tighter, body-hugging clothing and tops with plunging necklines (only looks good if you have something to show); movies/TV shows with the trite cliché of comparing the flat-chested, timid nerd

The essence of this contention is that presently, privacy is not considered a legal tort and journalists and journalism practice are currently exempt from the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This is the case provided “the practice is engaged in by the organisation...(and) deal with privacy in the context of the activities of a media organisation” (The Privacy Act (Cth) s7B(4)). The basis of the concept of privacy leads to speculation over whether current laws must be tightened to secure the privacy of Australian individuals. However, this in turn may be seen to compromise the basic principles of journalism. It has the potential to restrict the journalists’ freedom and prevent them from gaining information by means that they have previously. If the

To fully understand we much focus on these three aspects of the issue. Above all, it is the media's job to publish what is true. It is its job to give the audience news and that of truthful news. The most serious concern with the media is that what they reveal to the audience must be true because as a society we are greatly influenced by what we read, hear, and see through the press. This is why libel is more serious than privacy issues. Publishing false or inaccurate information directly is the biggest, and most devastating thing a journalist or media can do. That is the

Media censorship is not an unusual phenomenon around the world, as it has been disapproved by right groups since ancient times. It had originated in ancient times when rulers and religious leaders imposed limitation on the press, with an aim to stop them from spreading information which might turn against them, and the activities conducted by them. Regardless of the differences in geographical location, religion, culture and the tradition, the motive for censorship has remained the same. The most widely used methods to control media are licensing and enacting laws which effectively restrict the freedom of press. Countries like Syria, Zimbabwe and Vietnam have laws and regulations that effectively limit the freedom of press and impose

I think one major social problem is the culture of censorship that has been seen in the most youth today (trying to keep the free speech theme). We've seen time and time groups that are almost entirely youth, like the new Antifa movement, who are violently against freedom of speech (even though they call themselves anarchists, which is a bit hyperbolic, since you need a state to enforce banned speech). A poll conducted by pew research found that 40% of millennials are okay with some level of censorship of speech, that's the highest of any other generational bracket (pew asked millennials, Gen X, baby boomers, and silents), in fact, the poll revealed that the farther down you went the generational line, the more that generation supported speech

According to Nielsen’s National Television Household Universe Estimates, roughly 301 million (about 94%) people in the United States live in a household with a television. Along with that statistic, they also estimate that 96% of Americans have an internet broadband connection (NIELSON). With nearly the entire US population having access to the constant flow of media and information that come from the internet and television, media is an integral part of life in the year 2017. People readily enjoy that access to media with many studies show the sheer extent to which our population utilize the media. In a media consumption report by the company Zenith Optimedia, they reported that in the year 2015 individuals in North America spent on average

The journalism industry follows the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics; this ensures that published content represents fairness, honesty, independence and respect for the rights of other (MEAA Org, 2017). It is a journalist’s responsibility to remain truthful, impartial and unbiased to maintain a transparent media landscape. As it is their role to keep the public informed and the powerful accountable, their obligation to uphold these ethical principles is critical.

To try and prevent the expanse of news stories and articles that are fabricated or false demands the need for stricter news content monitoring and ramifications for the violations of ethical laws and the increased praise and compensation for all those who invest in the time to examine and inquire a piece before publication, confirming its authenticity or source from multiple channels. (Encyclopedia.com, 2015) Discouraging journalists from publishing news stacked with sensationalistic material cannot be an easy task, given the deep rooted commitment to the ideology of freedom of the press and media’s need to publish what sells. Which is why it is imperative that readers acquire incredulity and be able to pin point unjustified sensationalism

The public relies on the media as a source for accurate information on current events and political happenings. However, if the information they are gaining from news networks and internet sources is false, then there is no point to the information being reported at all, and in fact is only decreasing people’s knowledge of the truth. The media is important to people’s livelihoods and helps our country to function successfully, for this reason they should only publish bias-free press. Political bias that is being portrayed as an accident and how reporters are abusing their voice, should be issues that are not taken

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

The Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists is organized around fourth principles: to seek the truth and report it; to minimize harm; to act independently, and to be accountable. Each of them considers a list of normative guidelines to orient the ethical decision-making process within a newsroom. In any case, the SPS’ orientations are framed by a utilitarian approach to ethics: Due to the voluntary character of the code, the Code attempts to advising more than requiring and, in that sense, the recommended procedures and activities in which journalists should engage to accomplish an ethical work are oriented to journalists as individuals instead of a collective. In fact, and just as an example, the advices to accomplish journalistic independence include avoiding all kinds of membership, because it could to “damage credibility” (p. 10). So, it is up to each journalist to act correctly in order to achieve an ethical performance. In that frame, if one by one, journalists do their job ethically, the society would enjoy an ethical journalism as a whole.

Journalists are often confronted with the ethical and moral dilemmas of producing accurate, yet interesting stories. They must be responsible with their reporting, but at the same time keep the public interest high in order to be successful. It is suspected the propaganda has been around as long as freedom of expression.