Confronting Capitalism: The End of Wokeness?
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The Shifts in Academic Ideology
This chapter explores the transformation of academic structures within universities, highlighting the influence of funding and resources on marginalized studies. It critiques the co-opting of racial justice discourse by elites and the individualistic nature of contemporary anti-racism, calling attention to its disconnect from systemic issues. The discussion reveals how the rise of 'wokeness' and a culture of speech policing have shaped knowledge production and credibility in public debate.
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