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World Wide Web (Block): Understanding and Exploring Online Censorship and Content Distribution Around the World
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Spring 2022
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2022-05
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The 21st century has advanced the accessibility and functionality of the Internet
exponentially, eventually giving rise to the social media technologies commonly utilized today.
In the present day, the ability to connect with the Internet - from both desktop and mobile devices
- has given rise to many communication platforms and services; including shopping, social,
educational, and more. However, with the widespread use of digital information in much of the
developed world also comes the ability to block or censor certain content. The restriction of data
can be caused by social and cultural values, the prevention of harassment, or in some
circumstances, the control and ideals of certain governments. The goal of this meta-analysis
thesis is to explore the various methods and causes of censorship around the world, and to
understand how to better control and respond to the restriction of specific groups of content.
Through quoting and analyzing a diverse range of scholarly literature concerning digital
technologies within the last 13 years (2009-2022), my research aims to evaluate several
trends/examples of censorship, and as a result, formulate suggestions as to how Internet
consumers can achieve safe, secure, yet also independent encounters on the web.
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Frenette, K. (2022). World Wide Web (Block): Understanding and Exploring Online Censorship and Content Distribution Around the World. SUNY Polytechnic Institute.