Research Guides: LITR 118 (Fraser): Censorship

How Libraries are Important

American Library Association - Intellectual Freedom: Issues and Resources

Books get censored or challenged for several reasons.

It happens all the time & still does today

“to sanitise their lyrics and render them more acceptable commercially.” - Claude Chastagner

Really? This?

Taylor Swift, Beyonce & More: 10 Artists Who Have Changed Offensive Song Lyrics

Protected?

You don't have to use Google! Here are other search engines to try!!

Duck Duck Go
Privacy Simplified
Freespoke
See Clearly. Search Clearly.

Video Platforms

Just like the Media Bias Chart, video platforms offer a variety of sources from all over the political spectrum. As with the CRAP test for book and internet materials, be aware of who is making the videos you are watching and why they are posting them.

Odysee
Explore a whole universe of videos on Odysee from regular people just like you!
Rumble
For people with something to say and something to share.
YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Books and Literature - Banned or Challenged

Media Bias Chart

CRAP Test

C - Is the information current?

R - Is the information relevant/reliable?

A - Who is the author/authority?

P - What is the purpose/point of view?