What are the characteristics of woke culture?

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 ... Jan 11, 2016 ... Woke originally described a state of awareness and sensitivity to social injustices, but has become a sort of catchall for liberal sensibilities. May 10, 2022 ... Woke narratives are sort of like intentionally aiming away from the highest good in entertainment, drama, storytelling, etc. But that's not what woke really means, and there's a danger in permitting the concept to be manipulated as such. “Woke” as defined by Merriam-Webster is being “ ... 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 5, 2025 ... Donald Trump, during his address in a joint session of the Congress, launched repeated attacks on 'wokeism'. He reiterated that the United ... Feb 29, 2024 ... “Woke” has become a Republican buzzword to describe anything put forward by Democrats that Republicans think is too progressive. Aug 14, 2022 ... Being “woke” is an authoritarian worldview that seeks to deconstruct the foundations of our Christian faith by overwhelming, overpowering, and overthrowing ... Mar 29, 2023 ... "Woke," a term singer Erykah Badu reinvigorated in the late aughts on the track "Master Teacher," has since taken on "a life of its own," and she believes it ... Jan 4, 2024 ... Often, what is dismissed as “woke” is a new practice that is recommended, requested, enacted or enforced as a replacement for an old one. These ...