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Woke: A Culture War Against Europe | James Lindsay at the European Parliament
May 30, 2023
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- Woke ideology incorporates various species of Marxism, such as critical race theory and post-colonial theory, to bring about a cultural revolution.
- Woke ideology seeks to control cultural institutions and industries, challenging and replacing the dominant cultural production with alternative narratives.
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Woke is Marxism with American Characteristics
The speaker argues that woke ideology, commonly known as Woke, is essentially a form of Marxism adapted for the cultural and socio-political context of the United States. Woke incorporates various species of the Marxist genus, such as critical race theory, queer theory, and post-colonial theory, all united by the concept of intersectionality. The goal of Woke is to bring about social and cultural revolution by seizing control over the means of cultural production and transforming society. The speaker highlights the influence of Maoist tactics within Woke, as well as the evolution of Marxism from economic to socio-cultural means of control.
