Essays and Academic Writing

Psychological and Physical Violence: A Millennial's Perspective on the Oscars Slap, Comedy, and Freedom of Speech

First posted 4-03-2022.

Abstract: In this essay, I will explore the common experiences of the Millennial generation that instilled in them a greater awareness of psychological violence, how that may affect their responses to the altercation that occurred at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony, and more broadly, their opinions about problematic comedy and freedom of speech.