Cancel Culture and Kody Brown: Examining the Connection

20/03/2024 1h 14min Temporada 3 Episodio 2
Cancel Culture and Kody Brown: Examining the Connection

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Send us a textCancel Culture Controversy: Sister Wives & BeyondThis episode dives into the concept of cancel culture and how it plays out in reality TV and beyond. We'll use the show Sister Wives as a springboard for a larger discussion about holding people accountable vs. stifling free speech.Sister Wives DramaWe'll start by examining the Brown family and the controversies surrounding their polygamous lifestyle.  We'll explore viewer opinions on:Polygamy itselfAlleged favoritism by Kody towards his last wife RobynFamily tension caused by Kody's strict COVID rulesShifting focus of the show, from exploring polygamy to internal conflictsCancel Culture ConversationThen, we'll broaden the conversation to the phenomenon of cancel culture. Here are some questions we'll pose:Does cancel culture promote accountability or silence diverse voices?Are there situations where it's justified? If so, what are they?How does the severity of the offense and the reach of social media influence cancel culture?Should there be a chance for redemption after being cancelled?What role do we have in navigating these discussions online?Here is a great youtube video, that really hits home! https://youtu.be/H8kr_V3fEGA?si=EoERPZ55iuvgoe_W