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The critique extends to the context of neighboring monuments, like the Charging Bull sculpture and the Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street. The bull, a symbol of economic strength and prosperity, is viewed as a positive emblem of a thriving economy. The Fearless Girl, placed as a statement for gender diversity and women's leadership, was originally sited to challenge the dominance of white men on corporate boards but has since been relocated due to disputes.
Proponents argue that these sculptures are meaningful, rooted in specific economic or social context, and celebrate tangible accomplishments or ideas. Critics, however, see them as over-politicized or out of context, diminished in significance when isolated or displaced.