Cancel culture,  the phenomenon of promoting the “canceling” of people, brands, and even shows and movies due to what some consider offensive or problematic remarks or ideologies isn’t all that new. Societies have punished people for behaving outside of perceived social norms for centuries, and this is just another variation. Cancel culture is an extension of or a contemporary evolution of a much bolder set of social processes that we can see in the form of banishment. They are designed to reinforce the set of norms. Join us for a contemporary discussion on cancel culture.

Guests:

Sharon Grigsby, facilitator, psychology instructor

Lauren Pender, psychology honor student

Lexie Ayala, psychology honor student

Agenda:

-the effects of cancel culture

-the longevity of cancel culture

-who bounces back (and why)

-the real-life effects of being canceled (are there any?)