cancel culture
By: Milan Johnson
english 100
11/12/2024
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
INDEX
What I will be disscussing in this presentation.
METHODOLOGY
PURPOSE
THESIS
AUDIENCE
SOURCES
MOST INFLUENTIAL SOURCE
REBUTTAL
IMPLICATIONS
BACKGROUND
Cancel culture describes how people, groups, or organizations are shamed or shunned for actions, words, or opinions considered offensive or inappropriate. Social media sites like Twitter and TikTok are often the scene of this social trend because of how quickly public outrage can spread there. The term cancel was not used in this same context until the early 2000s, but publicly shaming and boycotting people and companies has been around for centuries.
methodology
The sources I used to collect the data from academic articles were primarily Google Scholar. The process I used to choose which academic articles I would use was analyzing each article that pretended to cancel culture and determining if I felt the article was related to what my paper was going to be about.
The main purpose of my research was to understand whether cancel culture is harmful to society or if it is a useful way of punishing people for their wrongdoings.
Milan Johnson
target audience
My research would be most significant to our younger generations, who have a very heavy presence on social media since this social trend is most prevalent on those platforms.
thesis
Cancel culture does not do any good to our society and just pushes people away from speaking freely and having their own opinions
RELEVANT DATA
source 1
The analysis of cancel culture, or the practice of publicly shaming people for perceived wrongdoings, in the article "The Significance in Diminishing Shame Culture: An Analysis on Cancel Culture" looks at how people with less fortunate backgrounds are disproportionately affected by this. Richer people are frequently able to avoid serious consequences because of their financial advantages, while those with less money are more open to the long-term harm that can result from public humiliation. The article also draws parallels between ancient shaming practices and current cancel culture, saying that although the techniques have changed (from physical penalties to internet criticism), the fundamental social and psychological processes have not changed. This article also criticizes cancel culture for frequently inciting fear and self-censorship rather than encouraging real, long-term moral improvement.
source 3
Meredith D. Clark's article "DRAG THEM: A brief etymology of so-called 'cancel culture'" explores the history of the word "cancel culture," which has gained popularity in conversations about social media activism, especially among Black Twitter users. It demonstrates how social elites took over digital accountability methods by tracing their roots to Black language traditions. According to the article, cancel culture is publicly humiliating and ends support for people or groups who are thought to have broken social norms. Cancel culture, which is sometimes confused with ideas like call-out culture and wokeness, primarily seeks to place consequences for actions that are deemed inappropriate. In addition, Clark puts these behaviors in historical contexts by pointing out that they have historical roots in societal exclusion, implying that the issue has a long history of pursuing social responsibility
source 4
Meredith D. Clark's article "DRAG THEM: A brief etymology of so-called 'cancel culture'" explores the history of the word "cancel culture," which has gained popularity in conversations about social media activism, especially among Black Twitter users. It demonstrates how social elites took over digital accountability methods by tracing their roots to Black language traditions. According to the article, cancel culture is publicly humiliating and ends support for people or groups who are thought to have broken social norms. Cancel culture, which is sometimes confused with ideas like call-out culture and wokeness, primarily seeks to place consequences for actions that are deemed inappropriate. In addition, Clark puts these behaviors in historical contexts by pointing out that they have historical roots in societal exclusion, implying that the issue has a long history of pursuing social responsibility.
most influential sources
source 2
"The Canceling of the American Mind" analyzes how cancel culture is becoming increasingly common in the United States and how it is affecting free speech and open dialogue. The book makes the case that social media-driven public censorship often restricts important conversations and causes people to self-censor out of fear of negative consequences. It implies that even though culture is presented as a tool for accountability, it actually hurts people more than it helps by encouraging harsh punishments rather than productive conversation. The writers explore the psychological effects of this type of culture, with a focus on younger people and academic settings where open discussion is important. They claim that the anxiety of being "canceled" promotes social isolation and undercuts intellectual diversity. In the end, the author comes to the conclusion that cancel culture harms rather than improves society by publicly condemning and excluding different viewpoints instead of meaningful conversation.
source 5
The article talks about how college campuses are becoming more and more places where free speech is restricted because students who express viewpoints that are not popular risk social backlash. This study looks into things such as social pressure and no-platforming that are used to put down different points of view. Social media amplifies all of this even more, resulting in a discussion that is more limited. The author argues that this behavior runs against the universities' mission, which is to promote intellectual development by exposing students to a variety of viewpoints. In order to solve this, the article suggests that children be taught how to have respectful disagreements and open discussions from an early age. The practice of censoring or punishing specific opinions, which started out in the area of public figures and celebrities, has now spread to college campuses, affecting even schools that are known for supporting free speech, such as the University of Chicago. In the end, the author advocates for the return of open Dialogue and inquiry are vital elements of higher education, enabling students to grow in critical thinking and intellectual independence.
rebutal
sources 2 and 5 provide very good insight to why cancel culture does not do any good to our society and just pushes people away from speaking freely and having their own opinions. Sources 1 and 4 give a different perspective of why cancel culture could be beneficial to our society. For example, source 4 talks about how canceling someone could be a good form of social accountability.
implications
My research aims to help people understand how cancel culture is slowing killing our right to free speech and limiting impostant conversations about things like politics.
conclusion
restated thesis
Cancel culture does not do any good to our society and just pushes people away from speaking freely and having their own opinions.
WORKS SITED
NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, nchcureca.com/the-significance-in-diminishing-shame-culture-an-analysis-on-cancel-culture/. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024. “The Canceling of the American Mind.” Google Books, 2022, books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=5xOsEAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP9&dq=cancel+culture+Does+public+censorship+do+more+harm+than+good%3F&ots=N9uU5rOoiI&sig=1u338FvLwN4EPBFwuI2AUMCPplY#v=onepage&q&f=false. Accessed 20 Sept. 2024. Minkkinen Master's Thesis, Laura, and English Language. “GIRL, YOU’RE STILL CANCELLED”: ANALYSIS of PUBLIC “CANCEL CULTURE” APOLOGIES and RESPONSES. 2024. Clark, Meredith D. “DRAG THEM: A Brief Etymology of So-Called “Cancel Culture.”” Communication and the Public, vol. 5, no. 3-4, 2020, pp. 88–92, journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2057047320961562, https://doi.org/10.1177/2057047320961562. Olivia Eve Gross; The Future of Free Speech: Curiosity Culture. Daedalus 2024; 153 (3): 77–90. doi: https://doi.org/10.1162/daed_a_02090
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cancel culture
By: Milan Johnson
english 100
11/12/2024
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
INDEX
What I will be disscussing in this presentation.
METHODOLOGY
PURPOSE
THESIS
AUDIENCE
SOURCES
MOST INFLUENTIAL SOURCE
REBUTTAL
IMPLICATIONS
BACKGROUND
Cancel culture describes how people, groups, or organizations are shamed or shunned for actions, words, or opinions considered offensive or inappropriate. Social media sites like Twitter and TikTok are often the scene of this social trend because of how quickly public outrage can spread there. The term cancel was not used in this same context until the early 2000s, but publicly shaming and boycotting people and companies has been around for centuries.
methodology
The sources I used to collect the data from academic articles were primarily Google Scholar. The process I used to choose which academic articles I would use was analyzing each article that pretended to cancel culture and determining if I felt the article was related to what my paper was going to be about.
The main purpose of my research was to understand whether cancel culture is harmful to society or if it is a useful way of punishing people for their wrongdoings.
Milan Johnson
target audience
My research would be most significant to our younger generations, who have a very heavy presence on social media since this social trend is most prevalent on those platforms.
thesis
Cancel culture does not do any good to our society and just pushes people away from speaking freely and having their own opinions
RELEVANT DATA
source 1
The analysis of cancel culture, or the practice of publicly shaming people for perceived wrongdoings, in the article "The Significance in Diminishing Shame Culture: An Analysis on Cancel Culture" looks at how people with less fortunate backgrounds are disproportionately affected by this. Richer people are frequently able to avoid serious consequences because of their financial advantages, while those with less money are more open to the long-term harm that can result from public humiliation. The article also draws parallels between ancient shaming practices and current cancel culture, saying that although the techniques have changed (from physical penalties to internet criticism), the fundamental social and psychological processes have not changed. This article also criticizes cancel culture for frequently inciting fear and self-censorship rather than encouraging real, long-term moral improvement.
source 3
Meredith D. Clark's article "DRAG THEM: A brief etymology of so-called 'cancel culture'" explores the history of the word "cancel culture," which has gained popularity in conversations about social media activism, especially among Black Twitter users. It demonstrates how social elites took over digital accountability methods by tracing their roots to Black language traditions. According to the article, cancel culture is publicly humiliating and ends support for people or groups who are thought to have broken social norms. Cancel culture, which is sometimes confused with ideas like call-out culture and wokeness, primarily seeks to place consequences for actions that are deemed inappropriate. In addition, Clark puts these behaviors in historical contexts by pointing out that they have historical roots in societal exclusion, implying that the issue has a long history of pursuing social responsibility
source 4
Meredith D. Clark's article "DRAG THEM: A brief etymology of so-called 'cancel culture'" explores the history of the word "cancel culture," which has gained popularity in conversations about social media activism, especially among Black Twitter users. It demonstrates how social elites took over digital accountability methods by tracing their roots to Black language traditions. According to the article, cancel culture is publicly humiliating and ends support for people or groups who are thought to have broken social norms. Cancel culture, which is sometimes confused with ideas like call-out culture and wokeness, primarily seeks to place consequences for actions that are deemed inappropriate. In addition, Clark puts these behaviors in historical contexts by pointing out that they have historical roots in societal exclusion, implying that the issue has a long history of pursuing social responsibility.
most influential sources
source 2
"The Canceling of the American Mind" analyzes how cancel culture is becoming increasingly common in the United States and how it is affecting free speech and open dialogue. The book makes the case that social media-driven public censorship often restricts important conversations and causes people to self-censor out of fear of negative consequences. It implies that even though culture is presented as a tool for accountability, it actually hurts people more than it helps by encouraging harsh punishments rather than productive conversation. The writers explore the psychological effects of this type of culture, with a focus on younger people and academic settings where open discussion is important. They claim that the anxiety of being "canceled" promotes social isolation and undercuts intellectual diversity. In the end, the author comes to the conclusion that cancel culture harms rather than improves society by publicly condemning and excluding different viewpoints instead of meaningful conversation.
source 5
The article talks about how college campuses are becoming more and more places where free speech is restricted because students who express viewpoints that are not popular risk social backlash. This study looks into things such as social pressure and no-platforming that are used to put down different points of view. Social media amplifies all of this even more, resulting in a discussion that is more limited. The author argues that this behavior runs against the universities' mission, which is to promote intellectual development by exposing students to a variety of viewpoints. In order to solve this, the article suggests that children be taught how to have respectful disagreements and open discussions from an early age. The practice of censoring or punishing specific opinions, which started out in the area of public figures and celebrities, has now spread to college campuses, affecting even schools that are known for supporting free speech, such as the University of Chicago. In the end, the author advocates for the return of open Dialogue and inquiry are vital elements of higher education, enabling students to grow in critical thinking and intellectual independence.
rebutal
sources 2 and 5 provide very good insight to why cancel culture does not do any good to our society and just pushes people away from speaking freely and having their own opinions. Sources 1 and 4 give a different perspective of why cancel culture could be beneficial to our society. For example, source 4 talks about how canceling someone could be a good form of social accountability.
implications
My research aims to help people understand how cancel culture is slowing killing our right to free speech and limiting impostant conversations about things like politics.
conclusion
restated thesis
Cancel culture does not do any good to our society and just pushes people away from speaking freely and having their own opinions.
WORKS SITED
NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, nchcureca.com/the-significance-in-diminishing-shame-culture-an-analysis-on-cancel-culture/. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024. “The Canceling of the American Mind.” Google Books, 2022, books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=5xOsEAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP9&dq=cancel+culture+Does+public+censorship+do+more+harm+than+good%3F&ots=N9uU5rOoiI&sig=1u338FvLwN4EPBFwuI2AUMCPplY#v=onepage&q&f=false. Accessed 20 Sept. 2024. Minkkinen Master's Thesis, Laura, and English Language. “GIRL, YOU’RE STILL CANCELLED”: ANALYSIS of PUBLIC “CANCEL CULTURE” APOLOGIES and RESPONSES. 2024. Clark, Meredith D. “DRAG THEM: A Brief Etymology of So-Called “Cancel Culture.”” Communication and the Public, vol. 5, no. 3-4, 2020, pp. 88–92, journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2057047320961562, https://doi.org/10.1177/2057047320961562. Olivia Eve Gross; The Future of Free Speech: Curiosity Culture. Daedalus 2024; 153 (3): 77–90. doi: https://doi.org/10.1162/daed_a_02090
THANK YOU!
ANY QUESTIONS
majohnson12@aggies.ncat.edu
(916)606-8400