Canceling “Cancel Culture”: Loretta J. Ross on Empathy & Activism
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Loretta J. Ross is canceling “cancel culture.” Join Justin, Jamey, and Liz for an insightful masterclass with the legendary activist and scholar. Together, they dissect the ineffectiveness of our prevalent “call out culture” and explore Loretta’s proven strategies to promote a culture of empathy and accountability.
With a career spanning over five decades, Ross has been a formidable force in social justice, from fighting apartheid, and de-radicalizing white supremacist, (11:47) to pioneering the women’s movement and co-creating the theory of reproductive justice. In this discussion, she delves into her transformative approach of 'calling in vs. calling out,' (04:53) advocating for empathetic, respectful dialogue over the confrontational public shaming prevalent in online activism. (24:05) Ross’s method challenges 'cancel culture,' aiming to bridge divides and promote growth through constructive conversations. Her insights offer a blueprint in navigating complex social issues with compassion and understanding. (53:25)
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(RECORDED OCT 3rd)
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Timecodes:
(00:00) - Episode Begins
(00:12) - Are we becoming sensitive as a culture?
(03:00) - Welcome Loretta J Ross
(04:53) - What does it mean to “Call In?”
(11:47) - Reforming Neo-Nazi’s and Fighting for reproductive justice
(24:05) - Young people & cancel culture
(36:37) - Complex people, make complex mistakes
(53:25) - 5 ways to respond to injustice and harm
(1:04:14) - The beauty of calling- in
Quotes:
"A calling in is a call out done with love. You're still pursuing accountability. You're not giving people a pass on injustice." - Loretta J. Ross
“I want real people around me. I don't need a martyr and I don't need an asshole. I need real people.” - Loretta J. Ross
"We've taught young people radical politics but we haven't taught them the politics of radical love." - Loretta J. Ross
“If you're not having fun fighting for human rights, you need to check out whether you're doing it the right way." - Loretta J. Ross
Guest Socials
LORETTA J. ROSS
Instagram: @lorettajross
Twitter: @LorettaJRoss
About Loretta J. Ross
Loretta J. Ross is an esteemed Associate Professor at Smith College and a renowned activist and scholar. Ross is credited as a pioneer in women’s reproductive rights, working as the director of the first rape crisis center in the country and co-creating the theory of reproductive justice.
Ross’s upcoming book Calling In the Calling Out Culture is set to release early 2025.
For more insight into building a better culture of accountability, Join Loretta’s next virtual workshop “Advancing Calling In” starting december 9th at Lorettajross.com
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