The case for cancel culture: how this democratic tool works to liberate us all
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New York : St. Martin's Press, 2023.
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Book
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First edition.
Physical Desc:
viii, 242 pages ; 22 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250280930, 1250280931, 9781250280930
Notes
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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"The first major case for cancel culture as a fundamental means of democratic expression throughout history, and timely necessity aimed at combating systems of oppression. " is canceled." Chances are, you've heard this a lot lately. What might've once been a niche digital term has been legitimized in the discourse of presidents, politicians, and lawmakers. But what really is cancel culture? Blacklisting celebrities? Censorship? Until now, this has been the general consensus in the media. But it's time to raise the bar on our definition- to think of cancel culture less as scandal or suppression, and more as an essential means of democratic expression and accountability. The Case for Cancel Culture does just that. This cultural critique from award-winning journalist Ernest Owens offers a fresh progressive lens in favor of cancel culture as a tool for activism and change. Using examples from politics, pop culture, and his own personal experience, Owens helps readers reflect on and learn the long history of canceling (spoiler: the Boston Tea Party was cancel culture); how the left and right uniquely equip it as part of their political toolkits; how intersections of society wield it for justice; and ultimately how it levels the playing field for the everyday person's voice to matter. Why should we care? Because in a world where protest and free speech are being challenged by the most powerful institutions, those without power deserve to understand the nuance and importance of this democratic tool available to them. Readers will walk away from this first-of-its-kind exploration not despising cancel culture but embracing it as a form of democratic expression that's always been leading the charge in liberating us all"--,Provided by publisher.
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Owens, E. (2023). The case for cancel culture: how this democratic tool works to liberate us all. First edition. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Owens, Ernest. 2023. The Case for Cancel Culture: How This Democratic Tool Works to Liberate Us All. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Owens, Ernest, The Case for Cancel Culture: How This Democratic Tool Works to Liberate Us All. St. Martin's Press, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Owens, Ernest. The Case for Cancel Culture: How This Democratic Tool Works to Liberate Us All. First edition. St. Martin's Press, 2023.
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