How does wokeness address issues of representation and inequality in literature?

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 ... Mar 15, 2023 ... “aware and actively attentive to societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice.)” Apr 3, 2025 ... Schools and universities with "woke" curriculums have been put on notice by Peter Dutton who doesn't want young people "indoctrinated". This new interpretation of "woke" stands for "Willingness to Overcome Knowledge Inequality and Engage." Though not universally accepted, it has gained ... Apr 27, 2021 ... Woke nowadays refers to being aware or well informed in a political or cultural sense, especially regarding issues surrounding marginalised ... Feb 28, 2025 ... 'Woke' is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as 'originally: well-informed, up-to-date. Now chiefly: alert to racial or social discrimination and ... Apr 29, 2021 ... I'm sure there are plenty of Black activists who will accuse me of appropriation for making my own definition of what “woke” is. But the problem ... Mar 1, 2024 ... Woke activists aggressively promote sexual behavior and lifestyles through celebrations and legislation with new laws and vocabulary introduced ... Jan 27, 2025 ... "What does 'woke' really mean?" This isn't just a buzzword — it's a legacy rooted in survival, resistance, and the fight against systemic ... Aug 26, 2022 ... “To be woke is to be Black,” is how Okayplayer Senior News and Culture Reporter Elijah Watson defined the Black American colloquialism, now ...