INTERNET CENSORSHIP

Chirine Hamdan

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MCM 300 Research Paper

Outline Research Question Research Purpose Literature Review Methodology Findings Conclusion

Research Question

Internet Censorship in the UAE… is it acting against freedom or is it serving for the

betterment of the local community?

Research Purpose To develop explanations to better understand the

situation of the local society’s attitudes

To examine the different point of views of anti-censorship and pro-censorship advocates of this controversial phenomenon.

Literature Review

Internet versus Censorship

Internet Censorship in the UAE

Internet Censorship and Freedom

Internet Censorship and Society

Methodology Selected Approach: Qualitative

Method : Focus Group

Data Collection:

Two Focus Groups( males & females)

Eight locals Seven international students

( currently studying at AUS)

Findings- Local Focus groupDo you think that internet censorship is acting against

freedom of choice or whether it is serving for the betterment of the UAE community?

5 out of 8 participants said “serving for the

betterment of the UAE community” 3 out of 8 participant said “acting against freedom

of choice”

Findings- International Focus group

4 out of 7 participants said “serving for the betterment of the UAE community”

3 out of 7 participants said “acting against freedom of choice”

Conclusion

Internet Censorship is a strong body that serves for the betterment of the nation

as a whole