How might society look different in a more woke future?

Aug 8, 2024 ... "Woke" was meant to acknowledge the struggles of African Americans and a word of empowerment for some Black people. 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 ... Dec 14, 2022 ... 'It's a slang term for activism, progressive activism.' What does “woke” mean? It's a question liberals and progressives often would like to ask ... Author Malorie Blackman recently highlighted the problem with weaponising the word woke in a viral tweet, writing: “'Woke' means alert to social injustice. “ ... Sep 30, 2022 ... Precious time and money are being poured into woke programs and projects that would be better applied towards making the military more ... 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 ... Jan 29, 2025 ... ... stand. In recent years, however, parents have witnessed schools ... “Social transition” does not include chemical or surgical mutilation. Mar 13, 2023 ... Being “woke” refers to being aware and conscious of social and political issues that affect marginalised groups, such as racism, sexism, ... There is little evidence of systematic support for woke ideas among executives and the population at large, and going woke does not appear to improve company ... Feb 29, 2024 ... “Woke” has become a Republican buzzword to describe anything put forward by Democrats that Republicans think is too progressive.