However, cancel culture usually ends up with public shaming, cornering the target, leaving little to no room for amendments — leading to losing the essence of what we are fighting for. Canceling the cancel culture does not mean that we absolve the insensitivities and verbal injustices and discriminations. We just have to use our voices of correction with more constructive tones, and this is “productive rehabilitation culture.” I came across this term mentioned by Jen Winston, from one of her twitter posts (@jenerous), differentiating her posted sentiments with that of the cancel culture. In productive rehabilitation culture, we can still practice openness and produce initiatives of calling out injustices. Brands and public figures should take this opportunity to use their platform educating Filipinos, shedding light on the oppression in our country.

Source: Manila Times June 22, 2020 17:03 UTC