Cancel Culture as Public Pedagogy. Exploring Henry A. Giroux’s Vision for Political and Social Transformation in a Postdigital Era

In recent years, the phenomenon of cancel culture has emerged as a controversial and complex social practice. While some perceive it as a tool for accountability and resistance against systemic injustices, others critique it as a mechanism of suppression and polarization. Drawing inspiration from H. A. Giroux’s theoretical framework, this article repositions cancel culture within the broader context of public pedagogy, emphasizing its potential as a transformative political and educational tool. In postdigital intercultural contexts, Giroux’s critique of neoliberalism and his insights underline the urgency of active and participatory pedagogies that challenge the individualism perpetuated by digital capitalism and transcend traditional educational boundaries. This paper examines cancel culture as a manifestation of public discourse, functioning both as a site of critique and a platform for fostering collective accountability.