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The Geography of Censorship

This study explores the challenges faced by the Harry Potter series, investigating the reasons behind censorship among diverse communities. It highlights the themes that provoke objections, such as witchcraft, violence, and occult elements. The research also considers demographic changes and educational levels affecting opposition to the series. By mapping information access through requests to public libraries and school districts, the study aims to shed light on the broader implications of censorship and the evolving landscape of community beliefs regarding literature.

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The Geography of Censorship

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  1. The Geography of Censorship Communities, Challengers, and Harry Potter Emily J. M. Knox knox@illinois.edu

  2. What is a challenge? 3. Meeting with library/school staff 4. If not resolved, sent to governing board 5. Sometimes a hearing Book identified Request for Reconsideration

  3. Harry Potter Challenges Reasons • Death killing, drinking animal blood, witchcraft • Intense story line, violence, wizardry, sucking of animal blood • Magic, bad experiences • Occult, witchcraft • Satanic deception

  4. Geography of HP Challenges

  5. Communities • Christian Adherents • No defining characteristic • Decrease in population also had decrease in adherents • Education • Without exception, all communities experienced a growth in the percentage of individuals with bachelor’s degrees • Population • Changes in racial makeup in all communities • All saw decrease in percentage of white individuals • Some communities saw large population increases

  6. Mapping Information Access • www.mappinginfoaccess.org • FOIA requests sent to stratified sample of public libraries and school districts (PLSD) • Will eventually send requests to all 27,000 PLSD • Requesting: • Challenges • Curriculum or collection development policies • Internet filtering policies • Acceptable use policies • Internet filtering contracts, blacklists, configurations • Team Members: • Emily Knox, Illinois • Shawn Musgrave, MuckRock • Shannon Oltmann, Kentucky • Chris Peterson, MIT

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