How does wokeness address issues of equity in scientific research and funding?

Author Malorie Blackman recently highlighted the problem with weaponising the word woke in a viral tweet, writing: “'Woke' means alert to social injustice. “ ... This new interpretation of "woke" stands for "Willingness to Overcome Knowledge Inequality and Engage." Though not universally accepted, it has gained ... Jun 27, 2023 ... Being "woke" implies being conscious of systemic injustices, such as racism, sexism, and discrimination, and actively advocating for change. Mar 6, 2025 ... What is Woke? The term “woke” originates from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), where it initially meant being awake or alert. In the ... Jun 7, 2023 ... “Woke” is now best known as a negative political buzzword used to describe anything deemed too liberal or progressive. Jan 22, 2025 ... We have used the term “woke” very often in the modern canon over the last 3–5 years, to the point that I would argue Ron DeSantis tried to ... Jun 21, 2023 ... In a viral video, Instagram influencer Bri Teresi takes aim at cans of Bud Light, using a semi-automatic rifle to express her dislike for ... Dec 3, 2022 ... I also watched a PBS NewsHour segment where Governor DeSantis stated that Florida is where woke goes to die. So, what is woke? Woke may be ... The linguist Tony Thorne on the word that's become an obsession of the political right. Plus, the poet Robin Coste Lewis talks with the staff writer Hilton ... Apr 2, 2024 ... “Woke” to denote being aware of the history of power dynamics in our institutions. Whether related to race or gender, the richness of the woke perspective ...