“Historically, rapid social change— and the widespread fear that it induces— is the rocket fuel of both censorship and disinformation, and greater levels of social upheaval increase the chances that censorship and disinformation will be used in combination. Basically, the hegemon is looking to protect its power and find someone else to blame for what is causing the fear.”
(from: “The Immortality of Hatred and Revenge: The Interconnections of Censorship, Disinformation, and Cultural Erasure in the Book Bans Targeting Marginalized Populations” by Paul T. Jaeger)
*the most targeted marginalized groups in current book bans are LGBTQIA+ communities, followed closely by BIPOC communities (statistically proven since 2022 and increasing every year).
the only proven method of combating this is through unity, coordination, and collaboration.
PLEASE LET THAT SINK IN ‼️
when marginalized groups fight amongst themselves, WE ALL LOSE.
please support your local librarians AND each other 🫶🏼 do not let fascism win.
“Those who fear social change already fear the library.” (famed library director Everett T. Moore, 1968)
