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Woke Racism and the Language Police | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & John McWhorter

Ideas

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The Evolution of 'Woke': From Awareness to Ostracism

This chapter traces the transformation of 'woke' from a term of political awareness to a pejorative label, highlighting the societal consequences for dissenting views. It critiques the oversimplified Marxian perspective on social dynamics, emphasizing the need to recognize the complexity of history and social relations for meaningful progress.

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