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DEBATE CLUB #7: Cancel (Callout) Culture : Is it good for society?

Is cancel culture creating a better world or society? Or has it gone too far in impacting freedom of speech!? Should we hold people accountable for past actions? Come and share your thoughts at tonight’s Debate Club!



VENEZ NOUS REJOINDRE POUR PARLER DE CE THÈME ! 

C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation du Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !

 

VENUE & TEACHERS

  • AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Nick Klamerus
  • MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Elizabeth Pohly
 
 

QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE

What does "cancel culture" mean to you?

Can you think of a time when someone was criticized or "canceled" for something they said or did?

Do you think it's fair for people to lose their jobs or face consequences because of something they said in the past?

How might cancel culture affect someone's ability to share their opinions freely?

Do you believe people can change, and if they do, should they still be "canceled" for past mistakes?

In your opinion, is cancel culture helpful or harmful to society? Why?

Have you ever seen or experienced cancel culture in your own community or country?

What are some ways we can encourage open discussion and understanding without resorting to canceling others?

How can we balance holding people accountable for their actions and giving them a chance to learn and grow?

Do you think cancel culture is more common now than in the past? Why or why not?

 

VOCABULARY

accountability

apology

backlash

boycott

cancel culture

consequences

controversial

criticism

empathy

freedom of speech

ostracize (v)

outrage

perception

public backing

public figure

public opinion

redemption

respectful dialogue

social impact

social media

tolerance

viral



SEARCH THE WEB FOR IDEAS!

Find articles and/or videos on the web and come prepared to share the information you have found with the others.

SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT

accountability for public figures

cancel culture controversy examples

cancel culture impact on society

online shaming or calling out




SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS

https://www.youtube.com
https://www.bbc.co.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/?gl=GB


KEY PHRASES

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