How far should a state have a right to censor the media? by Deepa https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media en-us 2017-07-25 06:52:01 UTC 2025-03-24 17:56:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Why the state has a right to censor the media?(Ci En, Salwa and Yen, deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388505 There is a need to protect national interests/ political values/ the reputation of the government from programmes or articles that could undermine its authority or credibility.
Please choose one eg to elaborate:   
1. Calcutta- Movie "City of Joy" 2. Russia - Movie "Borat"
3. Singapore - "Singapore Rebel"             ]]> 2017-07-25 06:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388505 Why the state has a right to censor the media? (Alanna, Ash, Samantha deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388534 Has the obligation to protect its citizens against what it considers to be negative influences such as pornography, homosexuality, violence or what is deemed inappropriate for less mature, younger viewers. States that do so are justified on the basis of their fairly conservative roots and obtain support from society that considers such a stance to be morally acceptable, ideal for child-raising.
Please choose one eg to elaborate:
1. TV show ‘Friends- Singapore
2. M18, R21 in Singapore 
3. Child pornography- UK websites]]> 2017-07-25 06:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388534 WHY the state has a right to censor the media (Harshini, Wan Sim and Ameera) deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388569 There may be important issues that require confidentiality because it is best that the state’s leaders handle it without alarming citizens unnecessarily or prevent premature release of information. The government works with the media in these situations to embargo information.

Please choose one eg to elaborate:
1. Indian Government Demands VoIP Interception Capability In the Next Month
2. Iran Continues March Towards “Halal Internet”




]]> 2017-07-25 06:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388569 Why the state has a right to censor the media? (Minji, Jannah, Calvin, Chee, Chung) deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388636  Necessary for the preservation/ protection of communal/ multi-cultural harmony, religious harmony, core values.

Please elaborate:
Indonesia - Film "True Lies" 


                                                                                               ]]> 2017-07-25 06:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179388636 Why state does not have a right to censor the media? (Jia Xin, Nailun, Serene) deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179391716 Violates the basic human right to freedom of access of information and freedom of expression. It restricts the ability of citizens to decide for themselves or exercise self-censorship. Builds a culture of dependence on the government and does not make for a discerning, thinking society.
Please choose one eg to elaborate:
1. Iceland and Denmark- No restriction Vs China and Google

 

]]> 2017-07-25 07:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179391716 Why state does not have a right to censor the media? (Yu Xuan, Vanesssa and Gabriella) deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179391879 The state should not have this right when the direct welfare/ health/ well-being of its citizens are at stake.

Please choose one eg to elaborate:
1. Chinese media- Melamine in milk fears
2. Singapore- Outbreak of Sars
3. China- Reporter sentenced- Sichuan Earth quake
 


]]> 2017-07-25 07:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179391879 Why state does not have a right to censor the media? (Claire, Bryan and Kelly) deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179392201 Affects the growth of creative expression. Artists whose songs or films are banned/ cut in their own country may move elsewhere/ gradually stunt the growth of this area.

Find an example:
1. Australian artists and Singapore artists. ]]> 2017-07-25 08:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179392201 Why state does not have a right to censor the media? (Hillary, Jia Wen andTracy) deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179392530 Lack of consistency over what is considered permissible. Critics argue that what is deemed offensive is subjective, no clear or definite boundaries exist when deciding on the fate of a particular production.

Find an example:  
1. An oft-heard criticism by artists in Singapore addressed to the Board of Censors. 
2. All movies banned in all countries?]]> 2017-07-25 08:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/179392530 Video for viewing deepasiva79 https://padlet.com/deepasiva79/mass_media/wish/191946623 Click on the video below and answer the following questions.
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