The concept of “cancel culture” has been a hot-button issue for a while now. People, such as the editor of Teen Vogue, have been fired for decade-old tweets, while others, such as a recent Bachelor contestant, have been called out for racially insensitive photos, and more. Some people think cancel culture goes too far at times; others think it’s just desserts. Either way, it’s clear we are in a cultural moment that levies strict public consequences for actions that are perceived as harmful.

Yet, one industry has avoided “cancellation” despite its overt misogyny and racism: the pornography industry.