Positive and Negative Impact of Censorship on Youth

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           “Censorship is the Regulation to limit the public expression of ideas, views, beliefs, and impulses which have or are considered to be capable of undermining the governing authority or the social and moral order which that authority considers obliged to protect” (Censorship para. 1).

It is the observation, oversight, and regulation of knowledge or ideas promulgated within society. As many people are for and against, censorship has always been a hot topic of discussion, restricting the potential of what can be said or viewed on television, radio, theatres and libraries. Throughout history, censorship has been used not only in authoritarian countries but also in democratic ones. Censorship has been used by organizations as well as individuals from the very beginning of civilization to prevent and regulate harmful inventions, knowledge, and ideas that are pernicious to society. It has taken numerous paths throughout history, and has happened for various reasons. The leading causes of censorship are religion, politics, and sex-related issues. Censorship is typically performed for religious reasons in many fields, such as print media (newspaper), radio, and television, and offensive words, and inappropriate statements or actions. Censorship should be done to benefit society as a whole, as it is essential to protect the community from internal threats, to maintain peace and order. Censorship is required and can be justified, because censorship is vital to preserving social cohesion, racial unity, and protecting the masses from negative forces that can hamper social development.

Positive and Negative Impact of Censorship on Youth

Many people against censorship claim that censorship should not be done because it is illegal to prohibit ideas, thoughts and information in any medium, for the first amendment guarantees freedom of expression and the press.

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