- Language police
- Censorship of language
Incidence
In 1993, the New York Zoological Society decided to replace the word "zoo" with "wildlife conservation park", have decided that "zoo" had become an urban pejorative with a limited horizon.
Claim
Language censorship is a grave threat to free expression and the open exchange of ideas. Silencing words and opinions stifles creativity, hinders progress, and erodes democracy. When authorities dictate what can or cannot be said, society loses its ability to question, challenge, and grow. Language censorship is not just a minor inconvenience—it is a fundamental problem that undermines individual rights and the very foundation of a free and just society.
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World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
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Subject
- Communication » Censorship
- Defence » Police
- Language » Languages
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Language
English
1A4N
J0623
DOCID
12006230
D7NID
147937
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Last update
Apr 3, 2024