Musa Al-Gharbi on Why We Have Never Been Woke (Rerun)
The Good Fight
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Cultural Legacies and Modern Morality
This chapter examines the historical roots of contemporary cultural phenomena such as cancel culture and moralism in the U.S., linking them to Puritan values and expectations of moral conformity. It addresses the emergence of new ideologies from the left and critiques surrounding wokeness, while highlighting the complexities of privilege within progressive movements. The discussion emphasizes the disconnect between elite activists and the broader populations they claim to represent, raising questions about representation and the motives behind claims of victimhood.
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