We are currently living in an era where calling out people has practically become a norm. If someone has done something wrong or said something on social media that we don’t agree with, this generation tends to take it upon themselves to call those people out without really thinking about the consequences. Well, former U.S. President Barack Obama has recently spoken up about this call-out culture, saying that it needs to stop. “That is not activism. That is not bringing about change,” he points out. “If all you’re doing is casting stones, you are probably not going to get that far.”
Watch the video here:
Do you agree with him? What are your thoughts on call-out culture?
Angeline Rodriguez is a geek and a self-proclaimed superhero. She reads. She writes. She loves. You may get to know her better on her personal blog: https://www.lilmisswonderwoman.com
Barack Obama Says Call-Out Culture is Not Bringing About Change
We are currently living in an era where calling out people has practically become a norm. If someone has done something wrong or said something on social media that we don’t agree with, this generation tends to take it upon themselves to call those people out without really thinking about the consequences. Well, former U.S. President Barack Obama has recently spoken up about this call-out culture, saying that it needs to stop. “That is not activism. That is not bringing about change,” he points out. “If all you’re doing is casting stones, you are probably not going to get that far.”
Watch the video here:
Do you agree with him? What are your thoughts on call-out culture?
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Angeline Rodriguez is a geek and a self-proclaimed superhero. She reads. She writes. She loves. You may get to know her better on her personal blog: https://www.lilmisswonderwoman.com