What Is a Censorship?
Censorship is the suppression of speech, public communication or other information which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive or inconvenient as determined by a government, media outlet or other controlling body. It can take many forms such as the editing of books and magazines for content deemed inappropriate; blocking access to certain websites; prohibiting certain films from being shown in theaters; and even preventing people from speaking out against their governments. Censorship has been used throughout history to control what people are allowed to say and hear.
In modern times censorship is often seen as an infringement on freedom of expression and free speech rights. Governments have increasingly sought to limit access to information that could potentially cause harm or disrupt social order. This includes topics related to politics, religion, sex education and violence among others. In some cases censorship can also be used for economic reasons such as protecting intellectual property rights or limiting competition in markets where there are few players involved. Despite its controversial nature it remains a powerful tool for those who wish to maintain control over what is said publicly about them or their interests.