How does wokeness influence discussions about governance?

Mar 4, 2025 ... Where does the term come from? To be "woke" politically in the Black community means that someone is informed, educated and conscious of social ... 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 ... Mar 27, 2023 ... Woke is being aware of the way things are run and how they effect you on a daily basis. It's self awareness and social consciousness. Feb 17, 2023 ... Politicians on the Right from Ron DeSantis to Kelly Craft (and her running make, Max Wise) are constantly using the word “woke,” as in “I am running against ... Woke is now defined in this dictionary as “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” and ... 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 ... May 30, 2024 ... It is a term that refers to being aware of and attentive to social and racial injustice. It can also refer to being supportive of progressive ... 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 ... Apr 6, 2022 ... 'Woke' is a word found all over social media and the news – being used as praise, but far more commonly as an insult, depending on the situation. “Woke” can mean staying aware of injustices, believing in politically progressive values, or wanting to control what others say and think.