Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article applies deontological and consequentialist theories of ethics to explore why some ‘euphemistic songs’ in Tanzania still get censored despite their cautious approach to addressing sensitive topics. To achieve its objective, the study examined several popular songs subjected to censorship even after using euphemistic language. The study found that ethical penalties still apply to euphemisms , particularly for songs that fail to adhere to social and linguistic values. In such cases, the euphemisms they employ are still ‘half-immune’ to sanctions imposed on music transgressing social and linguistic ethics, either through offensive lyrics or video performances.
Author: Edwin Mwakibete
Institution: University of Dar es Salaam
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407558035