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- Title
Self-censorship in Latin America: Empirical evidence from Mexico and Colombia.
- Authors
Flores, Teresa; Petri, Dennis P.
- Abstract
The trend of secular intolerance in Latin America has impacted the expression of the Christian faith, manifestations of faith-based views, and even the behavior of Christians. Based on 40 interviews we conducted with Christian members and representatives of the political sector, media, education and church, in Colombia and Mexico, we show that at least a subset of the Christian population self-censors in order not to be affected by legal sanctions or a hostile environment. This self-censorship is the result of a “chilling effect” whereby Christians tend to conform to dominant rules or norms for fear of being sanctioned or criticized.
- Subjects
LATIN America; SELF-censorship; FREEDOM of expression; FREEDOM of religion; CHRISTIANS
- Publication
International Journal for Religious Freedom, 2020, Vol 13, Issue 1/2, p21
- ISSN
2070-5484
- Publication type
Article