The Anti-Woke Wave in Southeast Asia

This chapter examines the emergence of the anti-woke movement among young ethnic Chinese men in Singapore, revealing their journey from consuming apolitical content to encountering radical political ideologies. It discusses the influence of Western conservative movements, the manipulation of the term 'woke,' and the role of social media in creating echo chambers. Experts provide insights on how historical contexts shape contemporary identities and the implications of the anti-woke narrative in framing progressive values as threats.