Cancel Culture Isn’t the Problem. OK Culture Is
There are two articles that you are required to read and analyze, and your responses should focus on the arguments presented in each article. The first article is "cancel Culture is Antithetical to Human Freedom” by Alexandra De Sanctis, and the second article is “cancel Culture Isn't the Problem. OK Culture Is" by Lindsay Crouse. These two articles represent two opposing viewpoints on the same issue.
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In modern times, when people observe practically everything, especially the inappropriate actions of others, particularly those in positions of power or fame, two conceptions have emerged: the cancel culture and the OK culture. The cancel culture refers to the action of calling out people, particularly, those in positions of power or those with the ability to influence others who have done something unethical (Clark, 2020; Norris, 2021). They are being called out because people want them to be accountable for their actions and face the repercussions. The OK culture, on the other hand, refers to an environment in which people in positions of power make disparaging statements and engage in improper behavior without being scrutinized. Individuals need to understand these concepts to adapt to the evolving societal standards. However, this paper aims to focus on OK culture, stressing the need for people to remain accountable regardless of their status in life.
Lindsay Crouse’s article “Cancel Culture Isn’t the Problem. OK Culture Is” brought an emphasis on