Lauren Fantone

 Film Censorship Lauren Fantone, 04/26/21 An organization or government will suppress, censor, or actively try to prohibit specific ideas or information from reaching the general population if they consider it to be a threat to society or unacceptable. This censorship can occur in many different forms including media, film, books, art, social media, news stories, etc. I think it is important to emphasize that censorship has been a concern for many years and in many different countries through many different governments and regimes, as it can be useful in achieving an intended goal or furthering an 'agenda'. The flip side to this statement is that the general public or everyday individuals are not receiving all of the information as they are only presented with ideas or media forms that are preventing them from seeing the entire truth.  We have all experienced some form of censorship throughout our lives as it is a common practice. For instance, books that were banned from scho...

 The Role of Women in WWII Propaganda Lauren Fantone, 04/05/2021 The topic of propaganda is interesting as it can mean many different things and come in many different forms. Propaganda is the communication of misleading or biased information used to promote or publicize a particular point of view, agenda, or political plan. When people usually think of propaganda their immediate thought is war propaganda from the Cold War or World War I and II, but there is propaganda everywhere and more importantly still occurring today.  As I stated above, the most well-known propaganda originates from the time periods surrounding both World War I and II, and could be presented on posters, animated films, and politically written pieces. The United States government and corporations throughout the country utilized propaganda to influence the American masses to become more involved in the war effort, through both their monetary donations and moral support. The influence of propaganda was mass...