Punching Up
A term used to describe an act, typically a joke or comedic skit is used by people within marginalized communities to softly jab at a group of more powerful, privileged, or less marginalized people. the person being jabbed at is typically characterized by being of higher wealth or status, white, cisgender or heterosexual, or a native-born, or a combination of all these things.
This can be used as a political statement, peaceful revolt, or just a way to cope by using laughter.
This can be used as a political statement, peaceful revolt, or just a way to cope by using laughter.
Punching Up by Bunii_ May 25, 2021
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