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Music Censorship
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Music Censorship
This paper discusses the censoring of music: PMRC, Dead Kennedys, N.W.A., 2 Live Crew controversy, warning labels and infringements on artists and creativity.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages) |
7 sources |
1991
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"Musicians, recording companies and fans are all concerned with the issue of music censorship. These people are pitted against the government officials and community organizations who are seeking to stamp out what is considered to be "obscenity" in popular music. However, problems arise in seeking an adequate definition of obscenity as it applies to artistic works. The Supreme Court definition for obscenity in art was reached in the 1973 case entitled Miller versus California. In that case, it was decided that obscenity is a community issue and that it must be determined on the basis of local, as opposed to federal, standards. In addition, the Supreme Court decided that, in order for a product to be obscene, it must be "patently offensive... [and] it also must appeal to prurient interests and lack serious artistic merit""More papers on Music Censorship:
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Music Censorship (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Music-Censorship/18818
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"Music Censorship" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Music-Censorship/18818>
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