
John McWhorter on Why Woke Ideas Harm Minority Communities
The Good Fight
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Woke Ideologies: A New Religion?
This chapter explores the notion of woke ideologies as a modern religion, highlighting parallels with traditional beliefs such as sin and fervor. The discussion addresses the impact of these ideologies on public discourse, including the challenges of engaging differing viewpoints on social justice. It also examines the potential longevity of these beliefs, their cultural acceptance across nations, and the divide between academic institutions and the general public's perception.
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