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What is cancel culture, and are there any benefits?

15 September, 2021 by Ella Palmer
chrissy teigen

In a world full of cancel culture, it’s hard to know what to do. We’re constantly being told that if we don’t agree with someone or something, the best thing to do is cancel them from our lives.

Many celebrities have been ‘cancelled’ online having done something that their fans don’t agree with. These include Chrissy Teigen, Justin Timberlake and Matt Damon.

What is cancel culture?

Cancel culture is a term used to describe the recent trend of cancelling someone’s social media account, or ostracising them from the community, because of something they said or did. This can include anything from making a racist or sexist remark to posting a distasteful joke.

The idea behind cancel culture is that by cancelling someone’s account or shunning them from the community, you are sending a message that this type of behaviour is not tolerated. This can be seen as promoting social justice and holding people accountable for their actions. However, there is some criticism of cancel culture.

What is the motivation behind cancel culture?

Cancel culture is the act of cancelling someone’s social media presence and public persona after allegations of wrongdoing or unpopular political beliefs are made against them. The motivation behind cancel culture is twofold. First, it’s an attempt to punish the individual for their perceived wrongdoings. Second, it’s an attempt to send a message to others that they will be punished if they engage in similar behaviour.

While there are some benefits to cancel culture, there are also several drawbacks. The most obvious downside is that it can lead to mob justice and witch hunts. Additionally, cancel culture can have a chilling effect on free speech and intellectual discourse. Finally, cancel culture can be used to monopolise the conversation and silence dissenting voices.

Who are the victims of cancel culture?

Generally, the victims of cancel culture range from brands and celebrities to everyday people. Generally, people that are cancelled have been accused of wrongdoing but not necessarily convicted. Cancellation can lead to job loss, social isolation, and other negative consequences.

How can cancel culture be harmful?

If cancel culture becomes the norm, people may be afraid to express their opinions or share their experiences for fear of being shamed or criticised. This could lead to a society in which people are less willing to speak up and share new ideas, ultimately harming innovation and creativity.

Can cancel culture be positive?

Cancel culture can be positive when it is used to hold people, brands and institutions accountable for their actions and promotes constructive dialogues.

Cancelling someone or something can also help to expose bad actors and harmful behaviour. Often calling out a celebrity or brand can motivate them to improve their behaviour and make better decisions in the future.

There are as many negatives to cancelling someone as there are positives. Sometimes it is used to censor or silence people. Shutting down dialogue that is too uncomfortable to hear is a part of cancel culture. We see this more and more with American history conversations on social media. People talking over each other and filling the dialogue with whataboutism.

Cancel culture can also be used to attack innocent people or institutions.

Should we stop cancelling people and holding them accountable for their actions?

That is a difficult question to answer. In some cases, cancelling people may be the only way to hold them accountable for their actions. In other instances, cancelling people may not be the most effective way to hold them accountable. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide whether or not cancelling people is an effective way to hold others accountable.

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