What Happens When Cancel Culture Goes To High School?

Cancel culture has made headlines a bunch in recent years, but when students start canceling each other does it go too far? Co-produced with @CommonSenseEducation
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**What is cancel culture?**
Cancel culture has been around for a long time. When have people not disagreed or challenged each other’s thoughts? As we know it today, canceling is about holding powerful people accountable for what they say and do. At least, in theory, much of its media coverage and attention revolves around whether canceling is more about accountability or online shaming of the accused.
**What’s cancel culture's impact on students?**
Students usually aren’t big-name celebrities, so when they cancel each other it’s usually about taking personal conflicts onto a public platform. That can have lasting impacts on both the accuser and the accused. Both might have their mental health affected, as the accuser may be forced to relive the trauma by having to bring up the conflict publicly, or the potential for the scandal to follow both parties well beyond when the incident happened. And both the accuser and accused may feel ostracized by their peers and research shows that this social rejection from peers can lead to academic struggles, low self-esteem, and a “decrease in prosocial behaviors.”
**What are alternatives to canceling someone?**
We spoke with students who’ve both seen cancel culture at their schools and were curious to know if there is a way to get people to take responsibility for hurting someone without putting them on blast on social media. Reflection, patience, and seeking support (when ready) are all tools, says Kaidence Pacheo, a student who has gone through a restorative justice program at their school. However, not all schools have these resources, so these alternatives may have to start from the individual educating themselves and reflecting on the power that the Internet has in amplifying these callouts. They can also begin looking at the bigger picture and interrogating the systems that allow for these wrongdoings to happen in the first place.
SOURCES
www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/05/19/americans-and-cancel-culture-where-some-see-calls-for-accountability-others-see-censorship-punishment/
www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/learning/what-students-are-saying-about-cancel-culture-friendly-celebrity-battles-and-finding-escape.html
www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/style/cancel-culture.html
www.vox.com/22384308/cancel-culture-free-speech-accountability-debate
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6085085/
TEACHERS: Get your students in the discussion on KQED Learn, a safe place for middle and high school students to investigate controversial topics and share their voices. learn.kqed.org/discussions/
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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a public-supported alternative to commercial media. An NPR and PBS member station based in San Francisco, KQED is home to one of the most listened-to public radio stations in the nation, one of the highest-rated public television services, and an award-winning education program helping students and educators thrive in 21st-century classrooms. A trusted news source, leader, and innovator in interactive technology, KQED takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration - exposing them to new people, places, and ideas.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Hype about Cancel Culture
1:00 History of Canceling
1:32 Controversy around Cancel Culture
2:00 Impacts on Students
3:18 Social Rejection From Peers
4:03 Holding Accused Accountable Without Shaming
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  • @AboveTheNoise
    @AboveTheNoise2 жыл бұрын

    What do you think about canceling someone - is it an effective way to deal with toxic behavior? Leave your comment, we want to hear from you!

  • @dgameryoutube5045

    @dgameryoutube5045

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here is a question should we teach why racism is wrong? If not how do we know what's racist and why it's racist (I don't understand most of the things that are I've got no problem with what we call difrent races when in reality I see one race called the human race fulll of unique people

  • @MoritzvonSchweinitz
    @MoritzvonSchweinitz2 жыл бұрын

    I read somewhere that a fundamental problem of 'woke' and cancel culture is that there is no real process of forgiveness or forgetfulness available anymore. I DO think people have a right to screw up, and others should call you out for it - even publically. But there MUST be a way to atone for your sins, if you forgive the religious expression.

  • @Antenox

    @Antenox

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally disagree. The consequences of being "cancelled" rarely last past the next news cycle. Usually, all that's left is the memory of being humiliated in public, which is literally the bare minimum consequence of any punishment. I can't think of anyone who has remained cancelled and didn't deserve it.

  • @solomonKachi7000

    @solomonKachi7000

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Antenox that is only for rich people, the regular person loses out on a lot

  • @solomonKachi7000

    @solomonKachi7000

    Жыл бұрын

    @Jeredakoala I think that the term cancel culture is more centered on the intolerance of ideas. Yes free speech is a separate concept and intolerance is another concept. Intolerance to me is a spectrum and can surpass just being ostracized or losing money , it can include jail and even death in the extreme. I also will stand on the fact that there are many gaffes and mistakes a person can make that would be forgiven save for the fact that the intolerant public calls for the figurative blood of transgressors. So yes they get fired. It's a weapon that has always existed but its been used more and more especially with the rise of social media where mobilization of mass can occur for anyone and anything in a matter of moments

  • @Doping1234
    @Doping12342 жыл бұрын

    I can't see the difference between cancle culture and mob justice. Sure, there is nasty stuff going on that is not prosecuted enough, but reversing the burdon of proof (or not even hearing the accused) has very scary vibes.

  • @Antenox

    @Antenox

    2 жыл бұрын

    The difference is that mob justice is physically violent. Cancel culture almost entirely takes place on social media, and the consequences for anyone who isn't already a celebrity rarely last longer than the next news cycle. All the worry about cancel culture is much ado about nothing. Societies have always had degrees of correcting infractions against the social order, and criminal prosecution is only the most extreme of those. Not every infraction deserves criminal prosecution, and infractions that aren't criminal don't deserve to be let off the hook just because they aren't criminal.

  • @Doping1234

    @Doping1234

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Antenox imho a mob is just a group of people who use intimidation to achieve their goals, then again english is not my first language. You presume the cancellers are correct when allegations alone don't prove that. Such a mentality can harm falsely accused and in worst case even be instrumentalized by interest groups.

  • @Antenox

    @Antenox

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Doping1234 I don't presume the cancellers are correct. I'm just saying the consequences of being canceled are extremely minor. In the vast majority of cases, the only lasting consequence is the memory of being humiliated. That's literally the minimum consequence possible, and is hardly a consequence at all. Comparing cancellation to "mob justice" is grossly irresponsible. Mob justice often resulted in DEATH. Cancellation results in embarrassment. There is a world of difference between the two.

  • @solomonKachi7000

    @solomonKachi7000

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Antenox that is not true it stays on the internet and background checks include google so it will affect people's lives. they also get removed from schools which can alter the trajectory of someones life

  • @sharonpacheco7682
    @sharonpacheco76822 жыл бұрын

    I felt like it was well and informed information I appreciate it thank you

  • @millieegirl
    @millieegirl Жыл бұрын

    This channel is really good and so underrated

  • @sharonpacheco7682
    @sharonpacheco76822 жыл бұрын

    I felt like this video was well educated and informed

  • @AboveTheNoise

    @AboveTheNoise

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @cherrylk4188
    @cherrylk41882 жыл бұрын

    I take it you guys read that NY times article about the college student being “self-censored” for having unpopular opinions? If you haven’t, it brings up similar stuff. Especially with social rejection. I don’t really agree with it, but it’s worth discussing.

  • @Duraputer
    @Duraputer2 жыл бұрын

    I think it's better to communicate with some directly rather than call them out an ruin their life on social media. Also rumours get spread on social media which may not be true and there have been people cancelled for things they didn't do.

  • @likebot.
    @likebot.2 жыл бұрын

    Does social media harm people who don't use social media?

  • @xity_
    @xity_ Жыл бұрын

    yo who that shawty with the inhaler earrings

  • @johnyfuentes4312
    @johnyfuentes4312 Жыл бұрын

    I got this as an assignment in class and was hoping someone in the comments had the answers

  • @wowman542
    @wowman5422 жыл бұрын

    I'm fine with cancelling on a personal level, so if someone finds out their favorite author, actor, director has done something heinous that affects them deeply I think they're justified in refusing to watch or read anything involving said person. I don't think cancelling is very effective at stopping any negative behavior as it's treated as a one and done solution rather than a holistic, ongoing process that involves encouragement at some points. It's like using only the stick while yelling about how the person being beat doesn't deserve the carrot for what they've done.

  • @helix2331
    @helix23312 жыл бұрын

    i feel like it's reasonable to not hang out with someone if they're racist, though. that about as far as it ever went for me

  • @dhindaravrel8712
    @dhindaravrel87122 жыл бұрын

    People must learn that bad behaviour has consequences. If that means cancellation, so be it. But it looks like it's taking the opposite route compared to politics. What people used to have to resign over hardly gets a mention nowadays. And I'm not talking personal life stuff but actual corruption.

  • @alberttran9111
    @alberttran91112 жыл бұрын

    Former President Obama mentioned cancel culture is not activism, and people who do good stuff like your parents have flaws. Yes, we are not infallible, even charming, perfect, and our friends. I felt sorry for people in the #MeToo video who got rejected for prom and graduation. It does not help them learn their lesson or grow because they cannot get these privileges back. I value justice for people to pay their debts to make up for their lost benefits in their future. What if we cancel Myles, Above the Noise, our friends, family members, or people whom we loved? Finally, I have fears about making future bad mistakes and going to prison. Predestination can be scary for anyone.

  • @jacobv3396
    @jacobv33962 жыл бұрын

    Like others have said, used unwisely and in a way that doesn't allow for self-improvement or forgiveness, this may not get the desired outcome. Calling people out serves an important purpose for both parties. Of course, there are situations where an individual is toxic to the very core where "cancelation" is justified; especially if that individual is in a position of power or influence.

  • @cjkenney
    @cjkenney2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Yeah definitely depends imo. I think some stuff like the harvey weinstein me-too is more acceptable, whereas some less serious stuff adds to the “noise” of the internet and prevents people from really considering when people do bad things if they constantly hear about someone being cancelled. I am low key torn about it, but i think a good solution is to never cancel someone online unless you have already spoken to the authorities or other private institutions that can handle things behind the scenes and they have done nothing. Anything not on that level should really should not have a cancel post about it cause we are all humans and make mistakes. Recently one of my favorite youtubers got cancelled and it caused me to unsub from him. I felt conflicted cause the video was definitely ballsy and raised a huge drama about the situation. But when he confirmed what happened and his own friends he worked with left him, if definitely made me realize the thing he did was messed up and the person who called him out probably was toiling with it for years because of his hurtful actions. And in cases like that, i feel like it really gives victims power they would never otherwise have.

  • @kartavianmacrath7219
    @kartavianmacrath72192 жыл бұрын

    So, I do not mind cancel culture on either big entities or individuals, but there needs to be a redemption process, something a company or individual can do to prove they have learned from their actions, not just people being mad at them, however, if this process is going to continue to be used, it needs to be reserved for: Company committed offense A against party B and this is not appropriate in our society or Person A inappropriately hurt Person B by committing C. Petty arguments can be recognized by the people, remember, individuals are cancelling individuals and corporate entities. All parties involved have a voice, and we need to prove we are mature enough to tell the difference, before we start casting judgement on Person A for misreading their first kiss and getting bullied by the whole world for not knowing Person B didn't want to... So, sorry for the long answer, but I think that we, the individuals participating, need to pay close attention before participating... I hope this makes sense, lolol.

  • @DavidBeddard
    @DavidBeddard Жыл бұрын

    Punch up, not down, or sideways. Speak truth to power. And Aviva Powers's comment that social media should be a tool, not a weapon is very important; if you're doing anything hurtful, that won't make anything better.

  • @asktheglutenfreechef3072
    @asktheglutenfreechef30722 жыл бұрын

    No one mentioned at the start was canceled, not Ellen, not Aaron Rdgers, not Joe Rogan. Cancel culture doesn’t exist

  • @thenegativoneify

    @thenegativoneify

    Жыл бұрын

    What?

  • @toyis123n

    @toyis123n

    9 ай бұрын

    what?

  • @Xyxle410
    @Xyxle41029 күн бұрын

    If you love only the people who love you how are you no different than a Pagan

  • @tomduke1297
    @tomduke12972 жыл бұрын

    i honestly just dont get how this whole "canceling" is supposed to work. i mean, everybody can just turn on their webcam and say whatever they want and whoever is interested can tune in and listen to it. as far as i can tell people trying to cancel someone or something are just unbelievably naive, weak and angry. i have never seen a smart, strong or calm person try to cancel someone and thats the only kind of person i surround myself with. as i see it, cancel culture is a self-defeating phenomenon, only weak people participate and only weak people are held down by it. a normal person would never be that scared of someone or something to try and cancel it, or would be slowed down when getting canceled. its realy just a fun little merry-go-round for a particular breed of people.

  • @thenegativoneify
    @thenegativoneify Жыл бұрын

    Are we really supposed to take the opinion of someone with asthma inhaler earrings seriously?

  • @terrypratt9722
    @terrypratt97222 жыл бұрын

    👀 🅿🆁🅾🅼🅾🆂🅼

  • @user-cu1vy1qc3p
    @user-cu1vy1qc3p2 жыл бұрын

    YESS BECAUSE PEPOLE WILL GO OUT OF THERE WAY TO MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF LITTLE THINGS

  • @thenegativoneify

    @thenegativoneify

    Жыл бұрын

    Like not knowing how to spell?

  • @Xyxle410

    @Xyxle410

    29 күн бұрын

    😂 it's okay we we all make mistakes christ loves you brother

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