Is cancel culture really a new phenomenon?

Loading Discussion

Selected thesis

Cancel culture is a new phenomenon.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Society has never been more concerned with social justice issues than today.

  • Pro claim 2

    The widespread internet shaming that comes with "cancelation" is a relatively recent development.

  • Con claim 1

    The term "cancel culture" was invented to discredit a longstanding form of popular activism.

  • Con claim 2

    There is a long history of boycotting certain people and businesses.