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> “Who gets to define racism” is a critical question Absolutely, I agree that problematic views are global and not just American. However, could you link some
by yunohn 5y ago
> “Who gets to define racism” is a critical question
Absolutely, I agree that problematic views are global and not just American. However, could you link some examples of people getting "cancelled" for nuanced takes on niche potentially charged topics? Almost always, they're mainstream, textbook malicious rhetoric, no nuance whatsoever.
> But by Twitter standards, many of her views would be deemed “sexist”
You're missing the point - topics like racism & feminism evolve over time. That doesn't mean your mom needs to be "cancelled" despite her "unassailable credentials" - it just means that like everyone else, you need to learn more as the world changes.
Regardless, she has nothing to worry about - unless you're suggesting she is a prominent person in a position of influence, who regularly tweets hot-takes promoting her view on racism/feminism, while going on rampages bashing other's opinions or viewpoints. Because, let's be real - those are the kind of social media users that this debate is about. Eg, Elon Musk, JK Rowling. And again, none of these people are really "cancelled".