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Book Rating Websites as Tools for Censorship

Rating systems are tools or labels devised by a person or organization to advise people about the suitability of books and other library materials for readers. Recently, several book rating systems devised by religious and political pressure groups are promoting ratings, book reviews, and content labels that identify many books as “objectionable content.”

April 4, 2025April 10, 2025 Sarah Lamdan Labeling and Rating
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