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The term “problematic” has become a buzzword in recent years, with the word now describing various undesirable beliefs or actions of celebrities. The label increased in usage throughout the 2010s, presumably due to its use as a catch-all word for something that one finds undesirable. But some people criticize the term for being vague and meaningless.
“I feel like ‘problematic’ has become a term for anything someone doesn’t like,” junior Luis Cantera said. “I feel like if someone is sexist or toxic, we should just call them that.”
However, there is not a consensus on what makes someone or something ‘problematic.’”