My final project argues how internet censorship in China negatively affects the flow of two-way information. More specifically, when information is censored, is gives rise to political activism and human rights atrocities. The significance of political activism brings awareness concerning human rights of others, making it a global issue. As China continues to block social media sites such as Google, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and MySpace, dissidents seek out alternative and better technology, bringing awareness to social inequalities in their country. This is evident in China’s massive demonstrations through social media networks. In addition, many citizens have suffered fines, jail sentences, and persecution for not complying with the rules of the Golden Shield policy. My support for this argument comes from the international concept of human rights applies to everyone. I plan to show specific examples of violations such as examples Liu Xiaobo’s incarceration over the last eleven years and of harsh sentences and inhumane treatment of activists in China. China continues to send the message to the world that any denigration will be stopped and or permanently eradicated. I will show that information is negatively affected through censorship by demonstrating the need for two-way communication, global awareness, and improved technology.
Works Cited
Berleur, J., Markku I. Nurminen, and John Impagliazzo. Social Informatics: an Information Society for All? : in Remembrance of Rob Kling : Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Human Choice and Computers (HCC7), IFIP TC 9, Maribor, Slovenia, September 21-23, 2006. New York: Springer, 2006. Print. This book chapter discusses socio-technical censorship practices, the impact of the regulators of information, and understanding information flow on the internet. This information is constructive in it shows the dynamics of censorship and the technology of filtering.
Clayton, Richard, Stephen J. Murdoch, and Robert Watson. "Ignoring the Great Firewall of China." (2006). University of Cambridge, July 2006. Web. 20 Mar. 2010.
. The journal article shows the technological tools China relies on for blocking servers and the side effects of denial of service. It shows that China's firewall is not impervious to technological loopholes and through the use of encryption applications. The information is significant in understanding the flow of information.
"Flatter World and Thicker Walls? Blogs, Censorship and Civic Discourse in China." Public Choice 132 (2008): 31-46. Rebecca MacKinnon, 9 Aug. 2007. Web. 21 Mar. 2010. . MacKinnon journal article discusses the impact of internet censorship in China and the actors involved. She reiterates that Western views sometimes have a negative impact in that they focus only on interactions with authorities, not necessarily the political change or discussions. This article shows how blogging and the exchange of information bring increased human rights awareness and the influence of political trends.
Peerenboom, Randall. "Assessing Human Rights in China: Why the Double Standard." Cornell International Law Journal 38. Escholarship. UCLA Public Law Series, UCLA School of Law, UC Los Angeles, 3 Oct. 2005. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. . Randall Peerenboom article looks to the human right violations in China and points out that China is being held to a higher standard globally that its Western parts. The article explores China's civil rights policy and the causes for constraints. This article provides support through the background and poor records of human rights violations and participants involved.
Qiu, Jack L. "VIRTUAL CENSORSHIP IN CHINA: KEEPING THE GATE BETWEEN THE." International Journal of Communications Law and Policy 4 (1999/2000). CIAO. Columbia University Press, Winter 1999. Web. 19 Mar. 2010. . Jack Linchuan Qiu?s journal article provides background on the regulatory process of China's firewall and the current state of rules it abides by. He goes on to discuss the virtual boundaries established by China and the constraints in virtual space. This is supportive in providing a fundamental background in understanding the implications of censorship
Ok. You will have to provide detailed examples of the actions you describe here, as you make your argument.
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I'd add Shirky to the list as well, I remember the last few chapters had quite a bit on revolutions through social networking/internet and how governments are dealing with it.
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