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Censorship in the media is not necessary. Censorship refers to ways of regulating and controlling the media that involve preventing and removing material from reaching it audiences or restricting the audience being reached. Censorship can take two forms: Formal censorship where regulation takes places through official bodies such as the government. Government censorship includes the Us of Official Secrets Act and DA notices to prevent the reporting of certain events on the ground that it could damage national security. Censorship can also be bought by the decisions and judgement of media professionals. This is known as ‘self-censorship’. Censorship is supported on the ground that it protects vulnerable citizens of the society. Others disagree, believing that individuals should be free to decide what they read, see or talk about. Firstly, censorship in the media infringes freedom of choice. Censorship should not be imposed on citizens by the government or other agencies; adults have a right to view or listen to what they choose. Along with the freedom of expression, people have the right to know. In politics, the masses can demand transparency. During times of economic crisis and war, everyone must be given the chance to learn the truth. Sociologists use the concept The uses and gratifications approach to explain why censorship is unnecessary. The concept stresses that different people use the media in different ways in order to obtain different sorts of pleasure or meet ... Purchase document to see full attachment