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Woke croaks: “peak woke” has passed

Checks and Balance from The Economist

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The Woke Landscape: Evolution and Implications

This chapter examines the shifting dynamics of wokeness and anti-wokeness over the last decade, highlighting both the apparent failures of the woke movement and the legislative gains of anti-woke initiatives. It explores the complexities of social awareness and group identity, using specific events to critique the performative aspects of discussions on race and equality. Additionally, the chapter looks ahead to how Generation Z's evolving views may influence the future of wokeness in America, pondering the balance between progress and division.

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