“Cancel Culture” is defined as the practice of ostracizing an individual from social or business circles due to controversial behavior. Cancel Culture is often looked down upon due to its unforgiving and quick-to-judge nature. People who are critics of Cancel Culture say the immediate boycotting of an individual doesn’t allow for personal growth and it assumes the present character of a person due to past behavior. However, others would argue that, regardless if a person has changed, accountability for their actions must be taken and repercussions must be had in order to earn forgiveness. In many cases of a “canceling,” the immediate thought of those who are against Cancel Culture would be to give the individual the benefit of the doubt. While I agree that you can forgive a person who has clearly shown a change through their words and actions, I wouldn’t automatically assume a person has changed their insensitive opinions so drastically without a precedent of that changed behavior.
Because of the fear and negative opinions of Cancel Culture, many people are quick to label any amount of “calling a person out” as canceling. This has led to a divide that disrupts any amount of accountability to be taken by the controversial figure. I believe in forgiveness towards a changed person, however, forgiveness is not owed; I don’t agree with telling a person their upset feelings are unfounded. An individual accused of insensitive behavior must first take accountability for their past behavior to be forgiven. I’m not in favor of the general perception of Cancel Culture, however, I agree with holding people accountable for their actions regardless of the time passed or the change a person has made. I don’t think you have to label it as “canceling” necessarily, but I do believe in withdrawing support from a morally bad individual.
Negative Example of Cancel Culture-
Doja Cat- Cancelled momentarily for supposedly engaging in racist conversations towards black men on chat sites. Her initial accuser took back his statement, saying he was lying. She and other people who met her on the chat site state that she never engaged in racist conversations on the site. She is no longer canceled, however, she was a controversial figure for a few months.
Positive Example of Cancel Culture-
Zoe Laverne- Cancelled after proof of grooming and pedophilia of a 13-year-old fan was leaked. A video of Zoe Laverne (19) and a 13-year-old boy kissing was leaked. Along with this, an ex-friend of Laverne stated she stopped being friends with her due to her pedophilic behavior towards the boy. Laverne denied that she groomed him, but she also stated that she “caught feelings” for the boy who was only 13. After the video was released, Laverne continued to comment on his live streams stating that she missed him. There is a power imbalance between the two due to his young age and being a fan of Laverne that is inherently abusive. Although she still has a large fanbase, it seems that her fans are children who cannot yet understand the severity of her actions. Most people who can grasp the concept of pedophilia withdrew any support from her and she has continued to be a very controversial figure.
What are your opinions on Cancel Culture?
Can you think of anyone else who was canceled?
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Very interesting read and super job Vanessa!
I dont really feel lilke cancel culture is a good thing. Cancel culture can ruin someones life for doing somehting wrong that really isnt big deal. I really think people need to just worry about themselves and keep out of other peoples business.
People are really dumb on the internet. Cancel culture is full of people who instantly think that this person is bad because they did something that isn't a big deal. It's not any of these people's business to get involved and act like it's their problem. People need to worry about themselves and grow up. People do way worse things in this world and they don't get flamed for it.
In my opinion, I do not think cancelling culture is good. I also think it is very selfish and immature. Cancelling somes culture brings a lot of news. Which leads to that person becoming more popular or getting more fame. I think it also makes a person look bad. It can mess with that person's life and even career. I think people should take responsibility for their own mistakes.
I hate cancel culture and think it is immature. While "cancelling" someone, you are really just bringing them more popularity (even though it's not necessarily good). Cancel culture destroys people's lives and careers. Celebrities should own up to mistakes, and once they do it shouldn't be a big deal.
I think that since by being a celebrity you can have an impact on many people you should be held accountable for what you say and what you do, it's almost part of your job. I think that in some cases cancel culture can be good, if, for example, those people's opinions are spreading and inciting violence and hate.
I think Cancel Culture is overused and used on the wrong people. It is mostly known for any other race saying something about blacks. Morgan Wallen said he was sorry and embarrassed. Most radio stations won't play his music or any songs he's been in, after a certain while things should go back to normal and people need to learn to forgive.
I think cancel coulture doesn't really work anyways because while these people are getting cancelled it is making them more relevant and they are staying relevant. Like morgan wallen. people tried to cancel him for saying the n word while intoxicated and it made him relevant and zoe became more known and relevant.
I agree that sometimes it can be for the benefit of the person. That's why I don't agree with the cancel culture as a movement, but I agree with people individually choosing to not support someone because of their own morals. That way, bad people aren't given more attention. I bet some people purposefully make themselves controversial to gain notoriety.
Cancel culture can be good sometimes. It isn't a trend. Tiny things can be more than enough for some people to make their mind. A long time ago, a big makeup influencer, Jeffree Star, was canceled for past behaviour about being racist. He was shown later to have a african american boyfriend to "prove he wasn't racist" to a degree. People can chose to support or not support a artist. He later broke up with that boyfriend who took all the gifts he was given. Jeffree later called him out saying racist things and calling him a "thief" for taking the gifts that were GIVEN to him. I say some cancel culture is for the best of people. He was accused of racist behaviour in the past and obviously he didn't change from his past. While others slip up and are immediately canceled when they have no relation to that said behaviour in the past. I believe that anyone who keeps repeating past mistakes or prove "false accusations" should remain being unsupported.
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