User:Rrodrigueznorat/Censorship

TV and Media
TV and media censorship can be motivated by a variety of concerns, such as obscenity, violence, political sensitivity, national security, cultural norms, and public morality. It can be implemented through pre-censorship, where content is reviewed before it is broadcast or published, or post-censorship, where content is edited after it has been aired or published. Some examples of TV shows being censored are South Park and I love Lucy. Comedy Central prevents "South Park" from using the image of the Prophet Muhammad in the episode "Cartoon Wars." However, for the benefit of freeze-frame geeks everywhere, Trey Parker and Matt Stone sneak a tiny Muhammad into the opening credits in a shot that shows every resident of the town. Ball's pregnancy during an entire season of "I Love Lucy," the actual word "pregnant" isn't allowed on air. Instead, the show uses phrases that seem equally informative but (somehow) less fraught with sin, such as "with child," "having a baby," and "expecting” .Many governments and regulatory bodies have laws and regulations that mandate certain content restrictions. For example, TV and media companies must avoid explicit sexual content, violence, hate speech, or blasphemy. These restrictions are intended to protect public interests, maintain social order, and uphold societal values.

Censorship in TV and media has a significant impact on the way we see the world. It can protect vulnerable groups, uphold societal values, and ensure compliance with legal regulations. It can also prevent the spread of harmful content, such as hate speech or explicit violence. But censorship can also limit freedom of expression, hinder creativity, and stifle diversity of voices and perspectives. It can result in the suppression of dissenting opinions, the perpetuation of biased or one-sided narratives, and the restriction of access to information.

Music
Music censorship is another form of censorship that has been prevalent in many countries, including the United States Music censorship can occur in various forms, such as restrictions on song lyrics, album covers, or live performances, based on perceived offensive or controversial content. Examples of music censorship are the Multiple edits of CeeLo Green's song "Fuck You" exist, including one which changed the titular lyric to "Forget You", and one which muted "fuck" without replacing it. Another example is When performing his song "Power" on Saturday Night Live, Kanye West similarly replaced a verse of the song containing profanities and criticism of the program itself ("Fuck SNL and the whole cast") with newly-written lyrics.

China
In China, the government heavily controls and restricts the flow of information and media content. The government has censorship over all media capable of reaching a wide audience. This includes television, print media, radio, film, theater, text messaging, instant messaging, video games, literature, and the Internet. According to a report by the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zurich, the country’s media censorship is characterized by a complex and comprehensive system that involves strict regulations, surveillance, and punishment for those who violate the government's guidelines. The Chinese government employs various methods to censor media content, including blocking websites, filtering online content, and controlling social media platforms, to maintain strict control over the dissemination of information and prevent the spread of dissenting voices. China's media censorship has a wide-ranging impact on various aspects of society. It limits access to information, stifles freedom of expression, and suppresses dissenting voices. News reporting is heavily controlled, and the dissemination of critical or independent journalism is severely restricted. Social media platforms are tightly regulated, with posts and accounts that are critical of the government often being deleted or blocked. Online discussions on sensitive topics, such as human rights, democracy, and social justice, are heavily censored. Additionally, artistic expression, including literature, music, film, and visual arts, is subject to strict censorship guidelines, which often lead to self-censorship and limits creative freedom.