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Woke croaks: “peak woke” has passed
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Wokeness and Social Movements
This chapter examines the historical interplay between economic conditions and social movements across the Great Awakenings, including a detailed analysis of the 1960s protests against the Vietnam War. It also explores how the rise of 'wokeness' fits into contemporary political strategies, particularly within the Republican Party, highlighting the correlation between elite overproduction and cultural revolts.
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