Problem
Denial of access to news
Other Names:
Limited access to news Nature:
The restriction of access to information on current affairs may take the form of limited government or official information, propaganda, harassment of the press, government secrecy and official secrets, censorship and denial on commercial grounds either to news distributors or receivers. Such restrictions may be imposed by political authorities or by private organizations, or individuals who do not want to cooperate. The result tends to induce ignorance, alienation and apathy and may serve to maintain existing inequalities, injustices and exploitation; to strengthen the effectiveness of indoctrination, government control and dictatorship; and encourage subversive activities. Other ways in which the press can be limited include: legal pressures such as security laws, press laws, criminal codes of libel, and contempt laws; economic and political pressures such as bribes, control of newsprint, leverage of official advertising and control of bank loans; secrecy provisions; direct pressures such as the licensing of journalists, censorship, arrest and/or torture, bombings, forced mergers or closures, disappearances, or the killing of journalists. Broader Problems:
Violation of civil rightsLimited access to society's resources Narrower Problems:
News censorshipHarassment of the mediaRestriction of access to news distribution media Aggravates:
Inadequate schedule news Reduces:
Headline stress Strategies:
Promoting international freedom of informationLimiting access to newsIncreasing access to news Subject(s):
Communication → NewsSocietal Problems → Deprivation
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST