When big companies like Disney and Marvel or Netflix insert politics usually relating to an individuals race, sexuality or gender into any form of entertainment in a non subtle often preachy tone in order to get more people to consume the entertainment in question or push a political agenda.
by A random black dude May 20, 2022
I believe it is an evolving word that dances about on its slang usages, and has somewhat different nuanced meanings depending on the context.
From the running social zeitgeist, it would described it as modern hipsters referring to a person being described has been enlightened or having just discovered some politically Progressive 'truth' about society or the oppression and class status of marginalized people, and the obligation to treat them as extra-special/revered in society.
And understand that it is almost always used non-ironically/seriously only by political Progressives, so when Conservatives or Libertarians use it it mostly to poke fun at the others' usage of it.
From the running social zeitgeist, it would described it as modern hipsters referring to a person being described has been enlightened or having just discovered some politically Progressive 'truth' about society or the oppression and class status of marginalized people, and the obligation to treat them as extra-special/revered in society.
And understand that it is almost always used non-ironically/seriously only by political Progressives, so when Conservatives or Libertarians use it it mostly to poke fun at the others' usage of it.
After having taking classes in Minority Studies, and seen the hidden oppressions of African American, he became woke to the seriousness of their plight, and dedicated himself to be aware of it and understand they live in a different world than White people.
by GTrieste March 12, 2018
Short for “Awoken” starting in the late 1980’s. Gaining popular use after the Spike Lee movie School Daze, where the final scene has an actor yelling “Wake Up” about the problems in their faces. The wake up/ woke term referred to those college age, African American demographic that Lee addressed in many of his movies. To be woke was “not to be asleep” to the problems of race relations.
The word has since been stolen from hip hop culture and usage, and used as a derogatory term by right wing politicians.
The word has since been stolen from hip hop culture and usage, and used as a derogatory term by right wing politicians.
by MCStayinyourroom May 2, 2021
Yeah most people don't care about parking spaces for families with disabled pets. I wish they were woke like me.
by Vensamos May 16, 2018
One who is aware of, and actively engages in, discussion about social justice issues.
Originally referring to people within the black community becoming aware of racial in justices and other issues facing African-Americans. The term has been appropriated by both proponents and opponents of the greater international social justice movement.
Coming from the past-tense of wake, implying one has become "woke to the truth of the world" and those who aren't woke remain asleep and unaware.
Originally referring to people within the black community becoming aware of racial in justices and other issues facing African-Americans. The term has been appropriated by both proponents and opponents of the greater international social justice movement.
Coming from the past-tense of wake, implying one has become "woke to the truth of the world" and those who aren't woke remain asleep and unaware.
by promontorium December 22, 2020
Woke or 'being woke' is an ironic term used to define people or media. In normal circumstances the term would refer to something considered 'red-pilled' or 'heightened to a new state of awareness,' now however, the term defines being 'blue-pilled' or 'so out of touch with reality, one lives on their own plane of existence.' This sense of 'wokeness' is often characterized by an individuals unwillingness to hear outside perspectives or views, and/or to constantly deny or reject others views, regardless how rational or objective they may be. Being woke will also tend to embrace hyper-exaggerate (primarily) left-wing or progressive propaganda, talking points, and/or worldviews.
Someone who is woke will tell you, 'They are killing people!' But when you ask for evidence they will reply, 'Evidence? What do you mean? Are you not seeing what has been going on!'
I tried to watch the reboot of my favorite show as a kid, unfortunately the writers injected their woke agenda into it and it is no longer the show I remember, and instead spent most of it's time talking down to me.
Telling someone they need to believe in gender fluidity, is a woke concept with no facts to support it.
I tried to watch the reboot of my favorite show as a kid, unfortunately the writers injected their woke agenda into it and it is no longer the show I remember, and instead spent most of it's time talking down to me.
Telling someone they need to believe in gender fluidity, is a woke concept with no facts to support it.
by Muttemor October 10, 2022
Sanctimonious elements of social reformism that seek to, or perpetuate the effects of, influencing society toward a state of perpetual offense to perceived threats or injustices (e.g., racism, sexism, sexuality bigotry) through the radicalization or subversion of universally-understood cultural or social norms.
Wokeness (as a term and mantra) originated within Negro communities as a reference to self-consciousness, spiritual acuity, keen awareness to the effects of paradigm shifts, and general preparedness and knowledgeability regarding unspoken, unseen influences and esoteric science concepts in addition to hidden history.
However, despite its non-socially-charged origins, the term itself, later reprised by Black social activists and appropriated by corporate America and entertainment media, gradually morphed alongside conflated social phenomena to involve extrinsic issues such as feminism, critical theory, homosexuality, climate activism (especially climate change alarmism), economic marginalization, intersectionality, and transgenderism.
Politically, wokeness underpins both progressive and liberal dogma and is - as defined by many of its critics - characterized by cult-like social adherence to Leftist social orthodoxy, which happens to be rooted in various Liberal socioeconomic models (i.e., "oppressor-oppressed"-type mores), albeit wokeness is not restricted by political inclination and is fundamentally ideological in nature.
Wokeness (as a term and mantra) originated within Negro communities as a reference to self-consciousness, spiritual acuity, keen awareness to the effects of paradigm shifts, and general preparedness and knowledgeability regarding unspoken, unseen influences and esoteric science concepts in addition to hidden history.
However, despite its non-socially-charged origins, the term itself, later reprised by Black social activists and appropriated by corporate America and entertainment media, gradually morphed alongside conflated social phenomena to involve extrinsic issues such as feminism, critical theory, homosexuality, climate activism (especially climate change alarmism), economic marginalization, intersectionality, and transgenderism.
Politically, wokeness underpins both progressive and liberal dogma and is - as defined by many of its critics - characterized by cult-like social adherence to Leftist social orthodoxy, which happens to be rooted in various Liberal socioeconomic models (i.e., "oppressor-oppressed"-type mores), albeit wokeness is not restricted by political inclination and is fundamentally ideological in nature.
Wokeness in sentences:
(Traditional, original usage): "The most powerful thing a brotha and sister can do is know thyself. Stay woke, y'all!"
(Modern usage): "Ever noticed how a lot of Hollywood series lately just feel empty or preachy? What's with all the sanctimonious virtue signaling and zero storytelling?" "To put it in a few words, they went woke. It's tearing not only entertainment, but western civilization apart and people hate or conflict with each other more than ever over issues we overcame and evolved past long ago that woke individuals and the corporations they influence obsess with."
"The closest proximation for wokeness as colloquy in the English language is problematization, a core function of wokeness."
(Traditional, original usage): "The most powerful thing a brotha and sister can do is know thyself. Stay woke, y'all!"
(Modern usage): "Ever noticed how a lot of Hollywood series lately just feel empty or preachy? What's with all the sanctimonious virtue signaling and zero storytelling?" "To put it in a few words, they went woke. It's tearing not only entertainment, but western civilization apart and people hate or conflict with each other more than ever over issues we overcame and evolved past long ago that woke individuals and the corporations they influence obsess with."
"The closest proximation for wokeness as colloquy in the English language is problematization, a core function of wokeness."
by West Indian Child July 21, 2023