How do we create a space in activism (social media and otherwise) that emphasizes learning and growth? Many of us are aware of incidents of people being ‘canceled’ in social or professional circles – whether it be online, on social media, or in person– but what is “cancel culture?” Is it actually promoting change? How does one engage in social activism without the fear of being canceled or performative? Join this discussion with speakers and community leaders to discuss the implications of cancel culture on activism in the community.
This event is part of a series hosted by UBC ORICE titled, “What does this really mean?” featuring one word or phrase per session that is commonly used but may not be fully understood or is understood in different ways by different communities. Complex and contested global events and issues can be hard to engage with or simply overwhelming when trying to wade through a sea of jargon. Through these events we hope to engage with dialogue to understand how different communities or movements define them and how this understanding is translated into action in different spaces.
