How has "woke" influenced language?

Mar 8, 2023 ... British lexicographer and linguist Tony Thorne said he construes “woke” to mean “alert to and aware of issues of social justice.” Since the ... Woke means that you do not believe that you are better than any other person and what you deserve, they deserve too. Woke means that you are caring ... Oct 14, 2023 ... Woke capital. Coined by New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, this term describes brands that cast themselves as forces for social change on ... 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 ... Mar 29, 2023 ... R&B singer-songwriter Erykah Badu says the term woke “doesn't belong to us anymore” after it has been misappropriated by conservatives. Mar 21, 2018 ... ... What does 'woke' mean to you?” and “When did you get 'woke'?” Here are some of their responses: “Woke to me means being able to distinguish ... WHEREAS, Black history is a critical aspect of American history and has shaped American culture, including the evolution of language; and. Jan 22, 2021 ... “Woke” is currently used by the political left to refer to progressiveness and social justice, while those on the political right have ... Jan 31, 2025 ... The term "woke" has been used by conservative figures as pejorative term to describe the following social justice initiatives. Sep 30, 2022 ... ... woke administration is elected in 2024. Wokeness in the military has ... Let me give some examples of what I mean by wokeness. In 2015 ...