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Governments use censorship to prevent something from being published or broadcast for reasons of secrecy. For example during war time the government may want to limit some of the information being published to improve the moral of the citizens or to prevent the enemy from getting information from the media. For example there was censorship around the troop build up in England prior to D-Day so that the size and scope fo the operation would remain a mystery to the enemy.
Government can also use censorship to prevent alternate opinions from being broadcast to the population. For example in World War I the US had very harsh censorship laws and prevented anyone from speaking out against that war. This is a double edged source as it subverts democratic principles by not allowing free discussion on issues and could be seen as an abuse of power.
Government can also attempt to censor on moral authority and decide, for example what is fit print and read and what is not. It can be done directly by censoring specific works or put in place legal or voluntary frameworks that effectively censor works. This is another double edge sword that potentially prevents people from accessing material they want to because of "Big Brother" government.
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Totalitarian governments are characterized by the?
use of censorship, secret police, and repression
When was the book Censorship in Afghanistan written?
Censorship in Afghanistan was written in 2011, but the various Afghan governments have employed censorship since Afghanistan was first civilized.
What is the opposite of freedom?
Here are some antonyms of opposite: constraint, restraint, control and limit.
What is the purpose of Censor online?
Internet censorship is used for a variety of purposes. In many jurisdictions, milder forms of censorship are used to prevent minors from accessing materials the community deems inappropriate for youths. Some businesses use internet censorship to prevent losses in productivity from unrelated web browsing by workers. Finally, some repressive governments use internet censorship to prevent their citizens from organizing dissent or learning about conditions in other societies that are more prosperous or that allow more freedom.
What term does the use of power to control freedom of expression defines?
The term "censorship" refers to the use of power to control freedom of expression. Censorship can be used by any person or group holding power.Ê
How did Stalin use censorship and propaganda?
Stalin used censorship to control the flow of information and suppress dissenting voices. Propaganda was used to create a cult of personality around him, promote his ideology, and maintain control over the population by shaping their beliefs and perceptions.
What is television censorship?
what is a tv censorship
County governments use a mayor system?
False, city governments use a mayor system.
Why did Asia government use propaganda?
Governments in Asia use propaganda to control public opinion, shape national identity, and maintain political power. Propaganda can help rally support for government policies, promote national unity, and influence public perception of domestic or international events.
What are the pros and consof internet censorship?
Many people remember the days when the internet young and nothing was censored. There are both pros and cons of internet censorship. Censorship can serve a positive purpose if it restricts offensive, pornographic and violent materials that could be easily viewed by sensitive people or children. The cons are an invasion of privacy, limitations on free speech and freedom of the press. Also, there is always a chance that censorship might be used as a tool of propaganda by governments who have something to hide.
Name the four methods of control used by totalitarians governments and describe an example of how Stalin used it?
Police terror, censorship ,persecution,indoctrination.stalin made these but eventually other countries used them to
What governments allow the use of the initiative the referendum and the recall?
some state governments
