SP1_8-9 Censorship & Freedom of Expression

Censorship

Supervision and control of the information and ideas circulated among the people within a society.

Preventive Censorship

A form of censorship exercised before the expression is made public.

Punitive Censorship

A form of censorship exercised after the expression is made public.

Anonymity

The condition of being anonymous; a situation where the acting person's identity is unknown.

Hate Speech

Abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice against a particular group.

Self-Censorship

The act of censoring one’s own opinions, often to avoid controversy or backlash.

Online Anonymity

A state where a user's identity is protected during interactions on the Internet.

Pseudonymity

The use of a fake name that a person or group uses for a special purpose.

Impact of Hate Speech

Hate speech can harm individuals and societies, influencing emotional, mental, and physical well-being.

Taboo

A social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions, which can become censorship when applied to outsiders.

Critical Speech