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The practice of publicly withdrawing support from a person or organisation after they are seen to have acted offensively or unacceptably.
cancel culture
To publicly criticise someone for harmful or offensive behaviour.
call out
A strong negative reaction from the public, often sudden and widespread.
backlash
The expectation that individuals are responsible for their actions and should face consequences.
accountability
The act of removing someone’s access to an audience, especially on social media or public forums.
deplatforming
The act of humiliating someone openly, usually online, for perceived wrongdoing.
public shaming
The act of publicly expressing opinions mainly to show moral superiority rather than create change
virtue signalling
A process in which someone regains public approval after acknowledging past mistakes and changing.
redemption arc
Exclusion from social or professional groups as punishment.
social ostracism
The tendency for people to act emotionally and irrationally as part of a group.
mob mentality
The right to express opinions without censorship or restraint.
free speech
The ability to recognise complexity rather than viewing issues as purely right or wrong.
nuance
