The Impact of Cancel Culture on Identity and Mental Health

This chapter examines the effects of cancel culture on mental health and personal identity, highlighting feelings of worthlessness and suicidal thoughts stemming from social media backlash. It also addresses class disparities within the entertainment industry, scrutinizing how working-class voices are often marginalized compared to their privileged counterparts. The discussion critiques the inconsistent standards of accountability in media, exploring the friction between societal reactions to serious allegations and less egregious behaviors.