Collin May

Collin May is a lawyer in Calgary, Alberta; an adjunct lecturer in community health sciences with the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary; and an author of a number of academic reviews and articles.

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April 14, 2025

The Role of Institutions in Cancelation

Collin May

When we think of cancel culture, we usually focus on two parties: the target and the cancelers. However, the cancelers typically seek termination of employment, deplatforming, or some other form of pu......

September 18, 2024

Confessions of the Canceled: The Psychology of Cancel Culture

Collin May

One of the most recurrent themes in cancelation is the effort to obtain a statement of guilt or apology from the target as a means of holding the victim “accountable.” A surprisingly large......

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