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Sexually explicit, violence, LGBT,profanity, racism,propoganda,political viewpoint,un-american n-word mental illness perpetuating stereotypes abortion sex education pervasively vulgar politically biased insensitivity, humor low literary value may lead to terrorism indoctrination of children ant-family scary to minors nudity pornography gender identity horror questioning of religion unqualified author defies authority occult/satanism confusing misogynistic world views drugs inaccurate Breakdown of 354 challenges tracked in 2017Ħ7% books 18% databases, magazines, films, games 7% programs 4% displays 4% other. In 2017, 491 materials were challenged or censored. Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast near New Orleans, Louisiana, on Aug. Other times, patrons would like certain DVDs or magazines removed from shelves. Hurricane Katrina History and Numbers (Infographic) By Karl Tate published August 24, 2010. In some cases,community members want an author's speaking engagement canceled or an LGBT display taken down. THe American Library Association tracks chalenges to materials and services in libaries, schools and universities. Beyond Booksīooks aren't the only items threatened with censorship. Where do challenges take place?ĥ6% public libraries 25% school (curriculum and classrooms) 16% School libraries 2% academic libraries 1% Special libraries and other.
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