Is woke language exclusionary?

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 ... Jan 30, 2023 ... The references to 'woke' before 2016, 2017, 2018 were kind of straightforward. It means 'socially aware,' 'empathetic,' ” Thorne says. Jun 26, 2021 ... The Urban Dictionary, which published its original definition two years prior to the official dictionary, defines it as “being woke means being ... 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. May 10, 2022 ... According to Governor DeSantis, WOKE stands for “Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees.” DEI training is becoming more common in the workplace. Many ... Mar 11, 2023 ... The “woke” insults came in response to the Dilbert decision, and as I said, I did not read them. Many people, however, wrote with civility to ... Sep 29, 2021 ... It wasn't just the influencers, though. Companies, who previously never advocated for the BLM movement, suddenly did so to save face. They ... Mar 7, 2023 ... What does 'woke' mean? · Linda Wynn, Tennessee Historical Commission assistant director for state programs · Elijah Watson, OkayPlayer news and ... Oct 24, 2022 ... I wonder at the practice of being woke, and what it actually looks like in the real world. Let's back up for a minute. Woke describes a very ... Mar 12, 2025 ... What does it mean to be "woke"? Today, someone who is "woke" is someone who is aware of the social injustices occurring around them. Other ...