Friday, 1 March 2013

Context of Practice Lecture - Censorship and Truth (Notes)


The concept of what images should be posted in the press is always a hot topic. It can  be argued that by avoiding gruesome and chilling imagery the media are avoiding the issue, hiding the reality of such things as war and instead giving a more 'glamourous' overview of it. Why shouldn't the public know about these catastrophes? However the issue of censorship is ripe here, as it could be seen as 'unethical' to put such horrific imagery in such a public space, as children could easily be exposed to them.

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