What is the definition of censorship according to the script?
Censorship is the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information. It may be done because such material is considered harmful, obscene, or inconvenient.
Questions about Censorship
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Sweden become the first country to abolish censorship by law?
In 1766 Sweden became the first country to abolish censorship by law. This decision marked a turning point in global history regarding freedom of expression.
Who was sentenced to death for defying state censorship attempts in 399 BC?
Socrates went on trial before the Athenian state and was found guilty of corrupting the minds of youth and impiety. The court sentenced him to death for his defiance of state censorship efforts.
How many censors worked for Glavlit during the former Soviet Union era?
The Chief Agency for Protection of Military and State Secrets known as Glavlit employed 70,000 censors to review information before dissemination. No mass medium escaped Glavlit control under this system.
Which novel went on trial in 1960 while E. M. Forster wrote about the case?
The 1928 novel Lady Chatterley's Lover went on trial in 1960 when E. M. Forster wrote about the case. He raised the issue of moral subjectivity and how values change constantly.