CENSORSHIP AND WORKINGS OF A MODERN DEMOCRACY: A CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING

Author Name: Arpita Singh

Volume/Issue: 03/04

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2022-95584986/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Trainer, Amity School of communication, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India

ABSTRACT

Censorship means deciding and picking what can and cannot be expressed freely and disseminated freely amongst a large audience. This determination can be based on many factors like political conditions, religious factors, and even cultural and artistic context. The definition of offensive content can range from pornography to political and religious criticism. The idea behind this practice is that individuals cannot be trusted to choose what they want to see and read or form their own opinions freely. This information and its proper dissemination are needed to make the citizen a responsible stakeholder in the working of the nation. It will enable them to make informed decisions and prevent the absorption of misinformation and propaganda. Censorship requests and practices come from and are followed in all spheres of life. Censorship is thus a collaborative effort between society and government. Consequences of Censorship can be seen both positively as well as negatively. Censorship is a critical topic in terms of politics, and too much restriction can be seen as the image of government as a dictator.

Key words: Censorship means deciding and picking what can and cannot be expressed freely and disseminated freely amongst a large audience. This determination can be based on many factors like political conditions, religious factors, and even cultural and artistic context. The definition of offensive content can range from pornography to political and religious criticism. The idea behind this practice is that individuals cannot be trusted to choose what they want to see and read or form their own opinions freely. This information and its proper dissemination are needed to make the citizen a responsible stakeholder in the working of the nation. It will enable them to make informed decisions and prevent the absorption of misinformation and propaganda. Censorship requests and practices come from and are followed in all spheres of life. Censorship is thus a collaborative effort between society and government. Consequences of Censorship can be seen both positively as well as negatively. Censorship is a critical topic in terms of politics, and too much restriction can be seen as the image of government as a dictator.