Tag: Censor

Censorship is defined as “a suppression of speech or other communication which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient to the general body of people as determined by a government, media outlet, or other controlling body.” In the U.S., censorship is currently being regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC defines and regulates censorship through the “Children’s Television Act Of 1990,” which was enacted by Congress on October 18, 1990, and the Television Violence Act, which became law on December 1, 1990. One of the main arguments against censorship is the First Amendment and freedom of speech.