Rs: Religion And The Media Flashcards
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Censorship
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Prevent or restricting publication of broadcast of material that is obscene, offensive if somehow inappropriate
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Media
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Any method of mass communication eg radio, tv, internet, art
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Freedom of speech
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The right for ordinary people to freely express their opinions even where they go against accepted norms
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Watershed
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The “cut off” point after which programs unsuitable for young children may be shown on tv
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Condones
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Allows, ignores or acceptance; acceptance of something which may be deemed inappropriate
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Condemns
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Speaking out against something
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Degradation
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Making people look stupid, deliberately humiliating people or generally devaluing human nature
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Pornography
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Explicit sexual imagery intended to create arousal in the viewer
