Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Akira, Case Closed, Assassination Classroom, Fire Force and many more stories in sight
Kodoani.com – The recent removal of books, including manga, from school libraries in states such as Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina has caused a lot of controversy in the educational community and society. America. This is a result of the new regulations, as well as an increase in complaints from parents and community groups about content deemed inappropriate for students.
Legal and regulatory landscape
Tennessee:The state has expanded the Age Appropriate Materials Act (2022), banning any material that depicts sexual conduct, excessive violence or the effect of sexual arousal. Regulations amended from date July 1, 2023 has increased pressure on schools to censor material, especially comics and manga.
North and South Carolina, Florida, Utah:
These states also have similar laws, especially regarding sexually explicit or “age-inappropriate” content. Utah issued a statewide ban on 13 non-manga books, while Florida removed material such as Sasaki and Miyano for “promoting sexual orientation.”
Discarded manga stands out
Assassination Classroom (Yūsei Matsui): Removed in Tennessee, South Carolina and Wisconsin for violent content and inappropriate content for students.
Fire Force (Atsushi Ōkubo): Reviewed in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Jujutsu KaisenAttack on Titan, and Tokyo Ghoul: Popular titles removed from libraries in Wilson County, Tennessee.
The Promised NeverlandMy Hero Academia: Vigilantes, and Blue Exorcist: On the list of removals because they are said to contain violent and supernatural content.
Unico: Awakening: Removed in North Carolina after parent complaints of violence and animal cruelty.
Reaction and impact
Parents and community:Some groups support the ban, saying it is necessary to protect students from sensitive content. However, critics say this is an act of “censorship”, limiting students' access to knowledge and culture.
Education sector:
Schools spend a lot of time and resources reviewing books. The decision to remove books often causes conflict between school boards and teachers.
Impact on reading culture:
The mass elimination of books, especially famous manga, can reduce students' interest in reading. At the same time, it also raises questions about evaluation standards and the balance between child protection and the right to access information.
Conclude
The controversy over the removal of books, especially manga, reflects a deep conflict in American society between the need to protect children and the right to free speech. This requires a more considered and transparent approach from educational authorities to ensure not only safety, but also the cultural development and independent thinking of students.
