The Rise, Impact, and Potenial Decline of Woke Ideology | 12.28.24

In this book, Eric Kaufmann argues that the 'woke' movement is not a transient phenomenon but a cultural revolution with deep roots in left-liberal ideology. He contends that this movement has led to significant societal issues such as crime waves, educational decline, border chaos, and social division. Kaufmann proposes that the only way to mitigate these effects is through the use of constitutional government power to steer institutions and schools back towards neutrality and classical liberalism. He emphasizes the need for the conservative and moderate majority to prioritize cultural battles and win the war of ideas to preserve Western civilization.

In 'White Guilt,' Shelby Steele argues that the admission of past racism by white Americans created a moral vacuum, leading to policies like affirmative action and diversity initiatives that, while well-intentioned, have fostered dependency and inhibited true racial equality. Steele critiques liberal ideologies for perpetuating white guilt, which he believes complicates and extends racial problems rather than resolving them. He advocates for a shift towards individual freedom and accountability to achieve genuine racial harmony.