Modern Wisdom

#483 - Dr Joanna Williams - Has Woke Taken Over Everything?

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Jun 6, 2022
Dr. Joanna Williams, Founder of Cieo and a senior lecturer at the University of Kent, dives into the pervasive influence of progressive ideologies in society. She explores the absurdity of labeling police as 'woke' and the strange notion that babies can exhibit racism. Williams critiques the shift from class to identity politics, highlighting its impacts on the working class. The conversation also navigates the evolution of feminism, the complexities around the gender pay gap, and how air conditioning symbolizes broader societal divides. Prepare for eye-opening insights!
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ANECDOTE

Woke Police

  • British police officers are being told to embrace the label "woke".
  • This comes as they undergo anti-racism training, focusing on racial discrepancies in policing.
INSIGHT

Institutional Racism Catch-22

  • Police face a catch-22 when asked if they are institutionally racist.
  • Agreeing implies guilt, while disagreeing implies denial of inherent prejudices.
ANECDOTE

Pill and Class Disparity

  • The introduction of the pill and changing chivalry norms disproportionately hurt working-class women.
  • These policies were pushed by middle-class women who didn't understand the realities faced by working-class women.
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