8min chapter

Checks and Balance from The Economist cover image

Woke croaks: “peak woke” has passed

Checks and Balance from The Economist

CHAPTER

Wokeness and Social Movements in Historical Context

This chapter examines the historical roots of social movements in the U.S., linking them to the Great Awakenings and various societal shifts. It discusses how 'wokeness' emerged during elite overproduction periods and its ramifications on modern political dynamics, particularly within the context of the Republican Party's strategic use of the concept.

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