0 April 16, 2021 18:40 by Anna Stacey
Holly Aldridge
Society tends to celebrate and idolise popular figures whilst ignoring the negative aspects of their legacy. Many individuals are revered for their positive achievements which have left an enduring legacy of popular support.
This blind adoration needs to be called into question regarding several individuals as it has led to their problematic actions and views to be erased from historical memory. Whilst the perspective of various individuals is slowly starting to change as their problematic views are being brought into national discussion, more needs to be done to articulate the complexities of their legacies.