What is Freedom of Speech?

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WHAT IS FREEDOM OF SPEECH? Abdul, Katie, Martha, and Sabrina

AGENDA  The definition  Its significance in Journalism  Its journalistic evolution  Speech vs. Expression  Free, yet restrained  International Scale  Media’s influence on said freedom  Conclusion

DEFINITION  News media not subject to censorship by government  Government has no right to control/block what the press intends to publish

IMPORTANCE (FREEDOM OF THE PRESS)   Freedom of the press  Voices need to be heard  Freedom on all sides  Code of Ethics

HISTORY BC Socrates 1789 Jean Paul-Marat 1963 Martin Luther King Jr Isioma Daniel Theo van Gogh Grant v Torstar Corp

SPEECH VS. EXPRESSION Freedom of Speech Freedom of Expression Different level of freedom of speech -Hate crimes and Hate speech “However, this freedom of expression cannot be unlimited. The dark side of the internet cannot be ignored and public expression of views has consequences.” To have the freedom to voice an opinion without it being an issue -Ability say what we want, when we want

FREEDOM NOT FREE?   Issue for many journalists  Protected – Code of Ethics  Journalistic temptation to go against the ethics  Journalists – free expression activists  Injustice, oppression, exploitation  Example…

INTERNATIONAL  Some people believe some stories that can impact  Journalists can be themselves on the media  The audience enjoys limited power through a feedback loop in repeating the narrative of the supposed influencer.

MEDIA’S INFLUENCE  In China editors and journalists find ways to get news past the censors.  The government restricts the social network like Facebook, twitter where these sites could help journalists to publish their news.  Press restrictions in Egypt is increasingly restricted by laws  Every day journalists and the media find themselves at risk across the world.

CONCLUSION  Definition  Importance  Development  Different than expression?  Freedom not free?  International scale – all on the same page globally  Media’s influence

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