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What is "woke"? In conversation with Susan Neiman

Reading Our Times

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The Evolution of 'Woke': From Awareness to Division

This chapter examines the origins and cultural journey of the term 'woke,' tracing its roots from a 1938 blues song to its resurgence during the 2017 social justice movements. It highlights the transformation of 'woke' from a unifying call for awareness into a polarized and divisive term, reflecting the challenges faced by social justice movements today.

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