book censorship
Suppressing written works
Book censorship is the suppression or restriction of books deemed objectionable by authorities, institutions, or organized groups.
Grounds for censorship typically include sexual content, political views, religious offense, or language considered inappropriate for certain audiences.
The school board's book censorship targeted novels with LGBTQ themes.
Book banning and book challenges are related but distinct—a challenge is a formal complaint, while censorship is the actual removal or restriction.
- banOfficial restriction on something
- redactionObscuring sensitive text
- school boardsBodies governing local education
- obscenity lawsLegal restrictions on offensive expression
- human rightsInalienable personal freedoms
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book censorshipfreedom of expression
Right to communicate ideas
free speech · freedom of the press · free press · open access · intellectual freedom
book censorshipfreedom of thought
Right to personal beliefs
academic freedom · literary freedom · marketplace of ideas · free thought
book censorshipbook distribution
Delivering published works to sellers
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