Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is ubiquitous in today's public discourse, underpinned
by societal recognition of inequality and demands for less discrimination. Further, DEI …

Purpose This study aims to critically discuss and reorient the diversity, equity and inclusion
(DEI) debate toward the idea of addressing and rectifying the pervasive structural …

Cancellations, often referred to derogatively as “cancel culture”, are becoming increasingly
pervasive in public discourse, political debate, and the marketing field. Cancellations pose a …

With internet and social media technologies, activists can unleash swarming, guerilla style
attacks that quickly devastate brands with little effort. Inspired by counterinsurgency (COIN) …

Purpose Influencer transgressions can disappoint their followers. However, there is a lack of
clarity about the effects of a false allegation on an influencer–follower relationship. Drawing …

Cancel culture is a socio-political movement that aims to financially punish or ostracize a
person from the public sphere due to a transgression. Such offenses range from criminal …

Science is critical and thrives on discourse. However, new challenges for science and
academic freedom have arisen from an often‐discussed cancel culture and an increasing …

The term “canceling” is used often in the media and popular press to demonstrate
consumers' dissatisfaction with a brand, organization, or person. However, little research …

This study uses latent profile analysis to identify boycotting subgroups within Finland and the
UK and to explore their potential differences across countries. These subgroups are based …

Recent years have brought increased accountability for personal misconduct, yet often,
unequal consequences have resulted from similar offenses. Findings from a unique archival …