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CENSORSHIP (CONTEXT (corporate, political, religious, ideological,…
CENSORSHIP
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RATIONALE
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POLITICAL
Governments often hold back information from
their citizens to exert control over the populace and
prevent free expression that might foment rebellion.
Prevent antidemocratic groups politicians from
gaining exposure. Protect the glory of the state
RELIGIOUS
material considered objectionable by a certain
faith is removed. Often involves a dominant
religion forcing limitations on less prevalent ones.
CORPORATE
editors in corporate media outlets
intervening to disrupt the publishing of
information that portrays their business in
a negative light, or to prevent alternate
offers from reaching public exposure
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METHODS
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ON INFORMATION
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MEMORY HOLE
mechanism for the alteration or disappearance of inconvenient
or embarrassing documents, particularly as part of an attempt
to give the impression that something never happened
REVISIONISM
illegitimate distortion of the historical record such that certain
events appear in a more or less favourable light
EXPURGATION
involves purging anything deemed noxious or
offensive, usually from an artistic work
SANITISATION/REDACTION
removing sensitive information from a document or other
medium, so that it may be distributed to a broader audience
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ON PEOPLE
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POSTAL CENSORSHIP
inspection or examination of mail, most often
by governments.
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