Perspectives on Book Bans in Schools Meagan Tran West Delaware High School ENG 105: Composition I Mrs. Gelwicks February 28, 2024. Perspectives on Book Bans in Schools Book banning in schools is a topic that elicits diverse perspectives among educators, parents, and policymakers. Stemming from historical instances of censorship and moral concerns, the practice of restricting certain books from educational settings continues to provoke discussion about intellectual freedom, educational value,…
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2 Sp. 2024 Banned Books and Freedom of Speech Book banning has been a moral and legal issue throughout history. Books are a powerful information tool, but have also been used to harm society. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of books being banned in the United States. According to the American Library Association, the number of public library titles being challenged increased by 92 percent, and school libraries by 11 percent in 2023. (American Library) Books that are being challenged…
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2024 Banned Books and Freedom of Speech Book banning has been a moral and legal issue throughout history. Books are a powerful information tool, but have also been used to hurt and harm society. Recently, there has been an increase in the amount of books being banned in the United States. According to the American Library Association, the number of public library titles being challenged increased by 92 percent, and school libraries by 11 percent in 2023. (American Library) Books that are being…
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Book banning is when a government or authority limits access to a book. This occurs mainly in schools and public libraries. Supporters of book banning claim that it can benefit librarians and parents by making them confident about a student’s book choices if there are only books that meet social standards. On the other hand, people who refuse to ban books in schools and libraries claim that book banning is a violation of the First Amendment, which grants people free speech. The books that are frequently…
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Book Banning in Public School Libraries Music, films, art and literature all have different styles that are geared toward certain audiences. There a three audience types that tend to naturally occur– adults, teens, and children. Due to the age ranges, many of the works such as music, films and other forms of entertainment have age restrictions. Placing age requirements on certain things is generally a welcomed practice because people know that the minds of adolescents can be easily manipulated.…
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banned/challenge book? A banned or challenge book is a printed work that is prohibited by law or to which free access is not permitted by other means. The habitude of banning books is a form of censorship, from political, legal, religious, moral, or commercial motives. Leading on to why “The Catcher in the Rye” was banned was due to its profanity, but it was not the actual language that got the book banned. Instead, it was the theme of the book that got it banned. I disagree on this book being banned…
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The novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson is a great book for students in middle school or high school to read. The novel teaches many important lessons that are often found in teenagers' lives. Speak should not be banned or challenged from the United States English Language Arts curriculum. One reason the novel should not be challenged or banned because it covers serious issues, such as rape and depression, that can affect teens today. Laurie Halse Anderson said, "We have to be honest with them…
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Banned Book Summary In the story, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, two children navigate gracefully through the burdens of being the fifth grade outcasts. Jesse Aarons (Jess) has a difficult time fitting in both at school and home. He takes a particular interest in activities which are labeled as “sissy” by his acquaintances at school. In order to prove them wrong, Jess decides to practice running so he can be the fastest boy in the entire school. Once his new neighbor, Leslie Burke…
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It is up to the school boards on what gets banned and taught according to the U.S court. If there are any complaints than they should be addressed, but censoring what is being learned can affect someone’s future. There is information that is needed to get through life and…
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Banning of College Football What is the primary purpose of college? Is playing football worth risking the chance of gaining injuries or health problems former players have received? College is intended for educational or religious purposes, not to play football and risk a chance of becoming injured. A debate growing in size and becoming the headline for many sport broadcasts and newspapers is whether or not college football should be banned, and should it continue to be a sport high school football…
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