Problem

Restriction of freedom of expression


Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Dependence on restriction of freedom of expression
Denial of right to freedom of expression
Denial of freedom of speech
Denial of right to communicate
Suppression of public debate
Nature:

Limiting freedom of expression may lead to exploitation, indoctrination, apathy, alienation and general stagnation as a result of inequality and injustice. It may serve to strengthen political dictatorship and government control or moralistic repression. Methods include censorship; the refusal of licence (where it is necessary); injunctions; damages; denial of distribution and news access; restrictive taxation, subsidies and importation laws; interference; copyright; monopoly; commercialism; scarcity of resources; curtailment by governments of access to newsprint; corruption; and public opinion. Restrictions may be exercised by the government, private firms and authorities, or by the public.
Broader Problems:
Denial of rights
Restrictive communication
Narrower Problems:
Censorship
Manipulation of debates
Compulsory indoctrination
Lack of press freedom
Misappropriation of cultural property
Denial of freedom of expression in clothing
Denial of freedom of thought in communist systems
Cancel culture
Related Problems:
Uncontrolled media
Denial of right to life
Violation of civil rights
Denial of right to liberty
Denial of freedom of opinion
Destruction of human heritage
Restrictions on freedom of worship
Restrictions on freedom of information
Denial of right to correct information
Restrictions on international freedom of information
Aggravates:
Cultural stagnation
Suppression of information
Impoverishment of political debate
Reduces:
Libel
Slander
Bad taste
Emotionalism
Verbal ugliness
Unbridled license of speech
Strategies:
Restricting freedom of expression
Using freedom of expression
References:
Vaina, Lucia and Hintikka, J: Cognitive Constraints on Communication: representations and processes
Subject(s):
Communication → Communication ??
Government → Public??
Medicine → Hearing, speech??
Social Activity → Debate??
Societal Problems → Dependence??
Societal Problems → Deprivation??
Societal Problems → Restrictions??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Problem Type:
C: Cross-sectoral problems
Date of last update
03.02.2022 – 04:01 CET