Confronting Capitalism: The End of Wokeness?

Vivek Chibber, a sociology professor at NYU and editor of Catalyst, delves into the complexities of wokeness and its political roots. He argues that the Right has adeptly exploited wokeness while revealing how cultural critiques may misrepresent leftist values. Chibber discusses the shift from class-driven social justice to identity-focused politics, critiques academic discourse, and warns about the potential decline of open dialogue within the Left. He emphasizes the importance of confronting these issues to prevent a drift towards conservative ideologies.