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Cancel Culture

Pages
153
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

This book offers a media and cultural studies perspective on "cancel culture," tracing its origins and evolution across celebrity, fan, consumer, and national political contexts in the U.S. and China. It moves beyond popular accounts to identify multiple historical lineages for both cancelling and criticisms of it. The analysis highlights the various power dynamics associated with "cancel culture" in specific cultural and political settings.

About the author

E
Eve Ng

Eve Ng writes about modern social issues. Her book, Cancel Culture, explores the complexities of public shaming and accountability in the digital age.