Mary Whitehouse

Mary Whitehouse was a British social activist known for her strong opposition to what she saw as the declining moral standards in media, especially television and films, during the 1960s and 1970s. She founded the National Viewers' and Listeners' Association to promote censorship and advocate for traditional values. Whitehouse believed that certain content was harmful to society, particularly to children. Her efforts sparked widespread debate about media influence and personal freedom, making her a controversial figure—celebrated by some for her moral stance and criticized by others for restricting artistic expression.