TUE, JUL 16 · 7:00 PM EDT
Cancel Culture
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“Cancel culture” is a practice of engaging in mass canceling individuals or entities as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure for objectionable behavior or statements. The impact of “cancel culture” is widely debated, and so is the meaning of current “cancel culture” relative to previous societal norms about speech. Some see the current trend as a necessary tool for social justice, arguing it is a way to hold powerful individuals and organizations accountable for harmful behaviors while giving marginalized groups a platform to voice their grievances and demand consequences for actions that perpetuate harm. Others view it as a threat to free expression, and contend that it reduces complex issues to binary judgments, leads to excessive punishment without due process and promotes division.
At this meeting we will be discussing this issue, including:
- What does “Cancel Culture” mean to you?
- Can you think of an example that constituted "cancel-worthy" behavior in your opinion? And an example where the consequence of “cancel culture” was severe and disproportionate?
- Even though the term “cancel culture” is relatively new, are there any historical examples of “cancel culture”?
- Have you ever found yourself censoring yourself in life or on social media for fear of being canceled? If so, what would that “cancellation” have looked like?
- What role should forgiveness and second chances play in the context of “cancel culture”?
Recommended reading:
Tales From the Teenage Cancel Culture
The Overton Window is Broken
A brief etymology of so-called “cancel culture”
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