
Cancel Culture and the Eroding of America’s Institutions
The Daily Beast Podcast
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The Evolution of Cancel Culture
This chapter explores the origins of cancel culture, tracing it back to fan communities like Black Twitter before its expansion into academic settings. It highlights the influence of elite universities in discussions surrounding cancel culture and how social media amplifies global moral panics. The chapter also examines the fears surrounding political correctness and cultural changes, drawing parallels between the U.S. and other nations, particularly in Europe.
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