Understanding Cancel Culture

Social media has the ability to boost the speed, scope, and impact of what?

• Financial transactions

• Call out culture

• Political campaigns

• Educational programs

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The campaign to cancel typically ensues after what becomes public knowledge?

• Financial status

• Perceived offense

• Social media presence

• Legal history

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In the case of businesses deemed offensive, what action is often taken?

• Legal action

• Boycotts of their products

• Media interviews

• Financial audits

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Cancel culture is often compared to the Scarlet Letter because it involves public shaming.

• True

• False

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Fill in the blank: The backlash against Goya showed that cancel campaigns can sometimes _______.

• succeed

• fail

• be ignored

• be effective

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What is one of the main arguments in favor of cancel culture according to the text?

• It allows marginalized people to seek accountability.

• It silences free speech.

• It promotes violence.

• It is a form of entertainment.

Who was mentioned as a Hollywood impresario whose allegations stopped being an 'open secret'?

• Harvey Weinstein

• Olivia Godhill

• Constance Grady

• Lisa Nakamura

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What movement is mentioned as being able to demand justice beyond #metoo?

• Black Lives Matter

• Occupy Wall Street

• Climate Change

• Women's Rights

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What is the concern expressed by E. Alex Jung regarding accountability?

• It is a really good way to frame it.

• It is unnecessary.

• It is too harsh.

• It is outdated.

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Fill in the blank: At least 800 big brands are using cancel culture to boycott Facebook advertising due to the platform's refusal to censor the speech of organizations deemed ____.

• friendly

• hateful

• neutral

• supportive

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