self-censorship

“The Crucible” is particularly resonant at a time when self-censorship is on the rise in America and dissent can be grounds for deportation.

In academia, fear of surveillance - and how life might change for someone who infringes the laws - means self-censorship and censorship have become the "order of the day", says Kenneth Chan.

"There is always the danger — when you have this kind of pressure — of self-censorship, and, you know, that's real," he said.

"It is something that I think museums and other historical organizations are going to have to be vigilant against: not engaging in self-censorship preemptively but instead staying true to their principles, their professional practice as good public historians."

The fear of offending one’s readers or viewers drives more media bias and self-censorship than ideology does.