Americans and ‘Cancel Culture’: Where Some See Calls for Accountability, Others See Censorship, Punishment
U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means.
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U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means.
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Only 9% of adult social media users say they often post or share things about political or social issues on social media.
About one-fifth of those Americans who have experienced online harassment say they believe they were targeted because of their religion.
73% of Americans express little or no confidence in tech companies to prevent the misuse of their platforms to influence the 2020 election.
Roughly four-in-ten Americans have experienced online harassment, with half of this group citing politics as the reason they think they were targeted. Growing shares face more severe online abuse such as sexual harassment or stalking
As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The share of social media users who say they have changed their views on an issue has increased since we last asked this question in 2018.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.
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