What is media we all use it and how does it affect us all. It's implemented everywhere we go from Facebook to Snapchat, we the younger generation have media always at our fingertips but how would it affect us if we had to deal with media censorship, like that of China where : facebook youtube and twitter are banned these platforms that consume Americans is banned because china cannot moderate and thus loses control of it . Programs like Youtube citizens many of us have spent hours watching videos or just listening to music but In China they have a unique alternative to youtube Youku and Tudou where most of their videos are more professionally done, and so many companies use it and some consider it a platform similar to Hulu as the videos, as to facebook china has Renren which is used to Speak with peers your own age because it matches your age and graduation in consideration to allow for a meaningful connection. and the thing about the platform is that its members usually meet up for similar activities.(Social Media in China: The Same, but Different. (n.d.). Retrieved February 06, 2017, from
Media is everywhere. Television, newspaper, cell phones, movies, as well as numerous other sources. Today, just about everyone depends on information and communication to keep their lives moving through daily activities. We need to be aware that the values we hold, the beliefs we harbor and the decisions we make are based on our assumptions, our experiences, our education and what we know for a fact. Mass media is relied on for the current news and facts about what is important and what we should be aware of. Media is considered a trustworthy source for news, information, education and entertainment. Though someone has to have thought behind an issue to write it.
Public media is virtually the largest outlet to gain insight and recognize various viewpoints and opinions, Restricting these outlets would directly affect and practically ridicule the knowledge that everyone has the right to have.
What is media in contemporary America? Media is the main source of information about what is happening in America and the world. The media can cover wars, protests, sports, celebrities, and many different types of information. The media is where the majority of people around the world receive their information and news. The manipulation of the media can be used against the freedom of speech in modern America causing people to withhold their thoughts for fear of being different. The media is a great tool for information and learning about current events, but people should not give all of their faith towards what is being portrayed onto them. The media has evolved from an information channel to an entertainment source that shows biased traits.
Roughly 25.3% of people encounter at least one form of internet censorship while using the internet.Censorship is the suppression or prohibition of any parts of information that are considered to be offensive or a threat to security.Censorship is necessary when certain information will harm a person or group of people, it is considered justified when it offends a person or group of people. Censorship protects people’s privacy, it protects us from false accusations, and harmful information.Without protection of privacy, it causes a disturbance in the society, and also makes people feel uncomfortable in their own communities.False accusations can cause problems within our society and all around the world. Harmful information should be censored because it can cause chaos and insanely harmful reactions.In our world, the internet is literally everywhere. Privacy is much harder to experience, especially when there are approximately 4 billion people using the internet.Censorship in social media is definitely a necessity in the idea of privacy. Apps like Instagram promote people to post pictures of themselves and other. The censorship in Instagram allows people to control who can see and comment on their pictures. This helps stop cyber bullying all over the world.For example, nearly 160,000 kids are bullied everyday day. 35% of those kids are teens are being cyber bullied. With the protection of Instagram, these kids can now post pictures of themselves without being criticized by
Children’s innocence must be protected by censorship. The debate on whether censorship is beneficial to society often compiles to a few main reasons. Subjects like freedom of speech, women’s rights, and children’s innocence is brought into question when discussing censorship. It is an important debate because what is censored influences societal beliefs of what is right and wrong. It decides what truths are revealed publicly. Some people think censorship is beneficial because it supposedly protects children, but it is actually useless because it underestimates children’s tolerance, witholds information, oversexualizes women, and sugarcoats the truth.
What is “Censorship”? (Restriction, suppression, control cutting, editing, bowdlerization, and expurgation) basically it is the lack of freedom to do or say what you choose to express about a particular topic of interest. The Media is censored by the government, our Laws and supposedly by ordinary people but they have limited access or power. What does the word “Media” mean? ( Broadcast, spread, proliferation, circulation, transmission) My position on this topic is that I believe it is necessary to have Media Censorship.
Imagine a world without censorship. The world we live in today would be 10 times worse if we did not have censorship. Censorship protects our freedom of speech, government information, and bad influences. Censorship is a necessary regulation in today's society for many reasons such as in keeping our world safe from sensitive information.
Imagine a society without censorship, where everyone knows each other’s secrets, it would be lethal for society. What would happen if people knew one’s weaknesses?. There is evil that needs to be censored. Censorship is necessary in our society for many different reasons. It protects nations, prevents conflict in society, it protects the morals/privacy of people, and it is also helpful for children.
The parameters of the term censorship have been changed and manipulated very much over the years. Television and movie ratings have become more lenient against violence and indiscretion because these things are now seen as entertainment. Is this appropriate for our youth? Should children be exposed to these images so early on? How does censorship in the media affect adolescents? Children are the future of our society and need to have some understanding of real world occurrences. Ultimately, censorship can only be determined by the parents. The media cannot filter every bit of controversial images. What rights does the media have in this situation? How are their First Amendment rights applied here? As an aspiring political science
Media has become a powerful source of knowledge, and a great breakthrough in human history. Who can regret that media is a daily need in our lives. Media has the ability and control to adjust to all levels of knowledge in people. Media helps us to escape from our daily lives and our problems in times of stress. Thou Media as proved to be beneficial by educating, entertaining and informing us, it has also have its downfall, to cause many bad influences to the younger audience. Media has influenced us to conduct bad behavior, breed violence among teens and fear to the public, thus causing a lot of negative conflicts among ourselves. Television, Music, Internet, and more, are just some of the media exposure that needs to be censored and
On August 24, 2017 the Huffington Post published a headline, North Korean Censorship. In this article North Korea’s excessive censorship of all information and control of free thinking is discussed. Everything from free thinking to jobs are controlled in North Korea. Their society is much like the futuristic dystopian societies of both Anthem and Fahrenheit 451. In the stories, Fahrenheit 451 and Anthem, the writers Ray Bradbury and Ayn Rand, focus on the restriction of free thinking and knowledge to show that people in a repressed society have a strong eternal yearning to think and learn for themselves.
Censorship is a method often used by the government to suppress and silence our voices. Not only have we become victims of this, we have been enslaved to a certain way of thinking, living, and speaking. It has caused many women to lack certain medications, laborers to lack a fair wage, and families to lack prosperity. Though this is a time for radical change in our society, one thing isn’t changing, and that is the ability to speak out and question freely! Through persistence, reform, and striking censorship will be broken and the ability to converse openly about raising issues will come.
Censorship is a concept that only belongs in communist countries, dystopian novels, and nightmares. The United States of America was founded out of the oppression of King George III as a nation of freedom. Would the Founding Fathers approve of campus censorship? Ben Franklin said, “Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government: When this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved.” When censorship begins to interfere with an American’s daily life, especially his education, something is clearly amiss. The freedom of speech, promised by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, is an essential characteristic of American society, and is vital to both liberal education and a free society.
In addition, the media is in an especially complex situation regarding the current concept of privacy regarding the proper use of technology and due to the numerous ethical issues, that arise from sensationalist media practices. First, the invasion of privacy can be justified by uncovering vital information that serves public interest to be considered ethical journalistic practice (Plaisance, 2014, p. 187). However, while there is less ethical merit in providing the public with the information it “wants” to know, it is justifiable under business matters if it is not malicious or extremely invasive. It is a journalist’s duty to reveal the truth to the public and keep them informed, but many would consider it unethical
According to the American Library Association (ALA), more than 456 books have been banned since 2013. These books were banned from schools and public libraries for reasons such as religious viewpoints, suicide, sexism, smoking, and homosexuality. Censorship is humanity's way of restraining the viewpoints of others. It is the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, or even news that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. Some may argue that censorship is necessary because children and young adults should not be exposed to certain topics. Despite what they say and no matter your age, you can always take something educational away from a book. Books should not be censored because it hinders the growth and freedom of our society.