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In 1933, the Nazis carried out public book burnings as part of a campaign of censorship and cultural repression. These actions, directed primarily against Jewish, socialist, pacifist, and other authors considered "non-German," sought to eliminate the spread of ideas contrary to Nazi ideology. The book burnings were symbolic of the Nazi attempt to control culture and suppress dissent.
Context and Development:
Campaign "Against the Anti-German Spirit":
The book burning was part of a broader campaign called "Action Against the Anti-German Spirit," initiated by the Nazi German Student Union.
Dates and Locations:
The best-known event took place on May 10, 1933, at Berlin's Opera House and 21 other university campuses.
The United States has seen a significant increase in book bans, especially since 2021, with thousands of titles removed from libraries and school curricula, especially in conservative states like Florida. Most of these bans focus on books that address issues of race, gender, and sexuality, and are driven by conservative activist groups arguing the need to protect children from "offensive" content.
What's happening?
Increase in bans:
Thousands of books have been banned or challenged, with a notable increase in schools and public libraries.
Recurring themes:
Banned books often address issues related to race, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
In the United States, laws have been proposed and some states have passed to ban Drag Story Hous, although these initiatives face legal and political opposition. Montana was the first state to enact a law restricting these activities in state-funded public places. The proposals often seek to ban people in drag from public events for children at libraries and schools, citing child protection, while opponents argue that these laws violate the First Amendment and attack LGBTQ+ rights.
It's worth remembering that in Spain, those communities or municipalities where the far-right co-governs have already banned books with LGBTQIA+ content from libraries.
This ban, in the digital age, is like putting a stop to things.
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