Problem
Restriction of access to news distribution media
Other Names:
Denial of distribution access Nature:
Restrictions on access to distribution media may be for political or commercial reasons, in the form of media monopoly or direct government control or censorship, the refusal of licences, harassment or confiscation. It may serve to maintain existing exploitation, injustice and inequality and to facilitate indoctrination and strengthen dictatorship and repression, by inducing apathy and ignorance; or it may encourage subversive activities resulting from alienation. Broader Problems:
Denial of access to newsRestrictions on freedom of information Related Problems:
CensorshipMonopoly of the mediaExcessive state control of communications mass media Aggravates:
Irresponsible media practicesRestriction of freedom of expressionInequality-inducing effects of communications media Subject(s):
Transportation, Telecommunications → Forwarders, distributors??Communication → Media??
Communication → News??
Societal Problems → Restrictions??
Societal Problems → Deprivation??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
09.03.1997 – 00:00 CET