What Is Cancel Culture

Cancel culture refers to the widespread practice of publicly shaming, boycotting, or 'cancelling' individuals, organizations, or entities that have been deemed to have acted in a socially unacceptable manner, often through social media platforms like [[twitter|Twitter]] and [[instagram|Instagram]]. The rise of [[social-media|social media]] has facilitated the spread of information and the mobilization of public opinion. The concept of cancel culture has been around for centuries, with historical examples including the [[mcCarthyism|McCarthyism]] era and the [[salem-witch-trials|Salem witch trials]].