Cancel Culture
Culture & Media
The Science Centre Got a Drag Queen, a Queer Prof and a Transgender to School Us on Sex & Gender
When the Singapore Science Centre planned an event on sex and gender featuring only LGBTQ activists and advocates, public backlash was swift. Critics argued the forum would promote gender ideology, while LGBT activists claimed they were perfectly qualified. Regardless digs into the heart of the matter to uncover the truth. However, our research revealed more troubling, unanswered questions. What are the questions that nobody is asking? Read to find out.
Culture & Media
LGBT Activists Attack Singapore Pastor Featured by RICE Media
Explores the contentious aftermath of RICE Media's interview with ex-gay Pastor Chang Tou Chen, who candidly discusses his transition from a 'gay lifestyle' to finding fulfilment in Christianity. Facing severe backlash and accusations of promoting conversion therapy, the RICE media's quick removal of the interview clip from social platforms raises questions about free speech and the influence of cancel culture.Dive into the complex interplay of media responsibility and societal reactions.
Culture & Media
Problematic Pronouns: How to Respond to Workplace Pressures
Facing pronoun pressures at work? 🤔
Dive into a few practical strategies to navigate this sensitive topic.
Whether you're seeking to accommodate the requests of others without compromising your values, or needing to stand firm on your convictions, this article offers insights for everyone.
Culture & Media
Problematic Pronouns: Resisting Their Cultural Takeover
Singapore's Preferred Gender Pronoun Movement: A beacon of inclusivity or a master manipulator of language and societal norms?Gender ideologues twist language and leverages societal pressure to champion a disputed, politically-charged ideology. By framing common sense as hate speech and pushing 'inclusive' language, it places a minority's demands for affirmation above basic reality.These tactics control cultural narratives, sidelining opposing views. Engaging in pronoun culture isn't just problematic—it endorses and amplifies its extreme stance, with harm to children's well-being, women's rights, and individual freedoms.
Culture & Media
Cancel Culture: Will Legal Solutions Really Do The Trick?
How do you solve a problem like Cancel Culture? Fighting social contagion with legal instruments can be like grasping at clouds. We think that something more potent and wide ranging is necessary. We need a change of heart.
Culture & Media
Cancel Culture: How Could The Government Fight It?
In August '22 the government said it was looking at ways to deal with Cancel Culture. Why leave the thinking to them? Here's what we think could be done about this social phenomenon.
Governance & Policy
“You’re Cancelled!” – This is Basically Bullying, Right?
Cancel Culture, justifiable or abusive? Cultivate Singapore looks at how you can examine incidents of cancellation through a clear lens, and casts a vision how how Singapore can do better than normalising social bullying.
Governance & Policy
Our Government, the O.G. Canceller?
Is the government the OG canceller? Can you support censorship but decry "cancel culture"? What's the real reason for political correctness and cancel culture in the West? We take a closer look at these claims in response to Dana Teoh's anti-woke opinion piece.