Final Project
Cancel Culture & Free Expression In today's digital world, cancel culture has become a powerful force its capable of taking celebrities and influencers from the height of their careers to severe public disapproval. Today I am going to be to be discussing cancel culture and free expression specifically in online spaces like YouTube and social media platforms. Cancel culture is similar to a mob mentality in everyone honing in on the accused party. Cancel culture has become one of the most influential and controversial aspects of the digital age. It refers to the widespread practice of withdrawing support -- whether socially, professionally, or financially -- from public figures after they have or possibly have not done or said something offensive or problematic. While it began as a tool for the everyday people of the world to hold powerful people accountable, cancel culture has evolved into a complex cultural phenomenon that raises questions about free speech, accountability and ...