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The Impact of Censorship on Society: The Role of Cancel
Culture and School Censorship |
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Censorship has always been an integral part of society, and it is determined by
the government, private institutions, or public foundations to control
obscenity, child pornography, hate speech, and improve national security.
Currently, censorship is frequently compared with cancellation, and individuals
expressing oppressive or inappropriate opinions on social media platforms are
likely to be "canceled" by society today. This has resulted in numerous people
experiencing the fear of sharing their opinions on controversial topics in
public. Moreover, social media platforms have the opportunity to ban people in
case their expressions are considered to affect society negatively.
School censorship is another example of censorship in society, and it is
intended to protect children from mature information. However, many books
providing information about religion, politics, or sex are banned in school
libraries, and this can have long-term effects on children and adolescents. For
instance, if children have limited knowledge in the context of sex education,
they are more likely to face unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted
diseases at an early age. Additionally, school censorship has resulted in the
development of racial and cultural discrimination.
In conclusion, censorship is necessary to control problematic content, but
excessive use of censorship can cause a variety of social issues. Cancel culture
and school censorship are examples of how censorship can be negative and cause
unintended consequences. Therefore, a balance needs to be found between
censorship and free speech to ensure that individuals can express their opinions
while still protecting society from harmful content. |
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