Understanding Cancel Culture Flashcard

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What percentage of people said they had held back sharing their opinion because they were afraid of punishment?

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45%

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What portion of people surveyed had never shared a political opinion on social media?

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49%

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How does the article describe “cancel culture”?

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As speech responding to other speech

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Who termed cancel culture as an “important tool of social justice”?

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Aja Romano

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What concern did the article raise about cancel culture’s effect on public discussion?

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It can make people less willing to speak up

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Which of the following best explains why cancel culture is seen as problematic by some?
Because it supports only positive speech,
Because it can harm public dialogue by making people afraid to speak,
Because it always involves the government,
Because it never reflects public opinion

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Because it can harm public dialogue by making people afraid to speak

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Which former political figure used cancel culture to describe calls for their resignation?

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Andrew Cuomo

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What does the article suggest cancel culture can be used for, according to some views? Options: Only for private speech, As a tool for holding powerful people accountable, As a method for government punishment, As a substitute for voting

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As a tool for holding powerful people accountable

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Why might people speak less freely, based on the survey results? Options: They don’t use the internet, They feel expressing opinions may lead to consequences, They don't care about politics, They don't believe in democracy

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They feel expressing opinions may lead to consequences

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What dual role does the article suggest cancel culture could play?

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Both harmful and helpful, depending on intent and context