https://www.npr.org/2023/07/19/1188543449/what-does-the-word-woke-really-mean-and-where-does-it-come-from
It's hard to avoid criticism of, quote, "wokeness" and "wokeism" among GOP presidential hopefuls. But what does it actually mean? As Domenico Montanaro reports, the term didn't arise out of the

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woke
Then-United States Congresswoman Marcia Fudge holding a T-shirt reading "Stay Woke: Vote" in 2018 Woke is a political slang adjective derived from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) originally meaning alertness to racial prejudice and discrimination. Beginning in the 2010s, it came to encompass a broader awareness of social inequalities such as racial injustice, sexism, and denial of

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-our-way/202108/the-psychology-wokeism
On the political left, wokeness sometimes drifts into wokeism —a system of thought and behavior characterized by intolerance, policing the speech of others, and proving one's own superiority

https://diversity.social/wokeism-woke-culture/
Wokeism is a social and political movement that seeks to address and correct social injustices, inequality, and discrimination. Learn what it means to be woke, why it is important, how it benefits society, and what challenges it faces.

https://theconversation.com/heres-what-woke-means-and-how-to-respond-to-it-219588
Woke interventions are attempts to challenge practices that are offensive, inaccurate or discriminatory to certain groups. Learn how to recognize, understand and respect them, and avoid dismissing them as political correctness or cancel culture.

https://www.politifact.com/article/2023/mar/07/what-does-it-mean-to-be-woke/
The term \"woke\" originated in Black vernacular as a warning to be wary of racism, but has been co-opted by conservatives as a condemnation of the left. Learn how the definition of \"woke\" varies by speaker and context, and how it has been used in politics and culture.

https://www.vox.com/culture/21437879/stay-woke-wokeness-history-origin-evolution-controversy
How did a Black activist watchword become a political ideology? Learn about the origins and evolution of "woke" and "wokeness" from the 20th century to the culture war.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/woke-meaning-origin
Woke is a slang term that means being aware of and attentive to social and racial justice issues. It originated in African American English and became popular with the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn more about its history, examples and controversies.

https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/30/what-does-being-woke-mean-and-is-it-an-insult-wokeism-explained-2-15509986/
Wokeism is a term that has been used to describe awareness of racial or social injustice, but also as an insult to mock the left. Learn about the history, definition and examples of wokeism, and how it relates to politics and culture.

https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2021/07/30/how-has-the-meaning-of-the-word-woke-evolved
"WOKEISM, MULTICULTURALISM, all the -isms—they're not who America is," tweeted Mike Pompeo in 2019 on his last day as secretary of state. Until a few years ago "woke" meant being alert

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/09/what-is-woke-meaning/11425775002/
'Woke' originated as a term for Black awareness of racial and social injustice, but now it's a target of conservative criticism. Learn how 'woke' became a political weapon and what it means for 2024.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58281576
Woke is a word that has been used as a compliment, an insult and a cultural marker in different contexts and countries. Learn about its history, its usage in UK politics and its role in the culture wars.

https://www.acton.org/religion-liberty/volume-34-number-1/philosophical-roots-wokeism
This essay is an edited transcript of Bishop Robert Barron's plenary lecture, delivered at Acton University on June 21, 2023. It might be argued that the central preoccupation of the cultural conversation in the West today is "wokeism." This system of thought and action has rather remarkably found its way into practically every nook and cranny of our political, economic, and cultural

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-distance-from-woke-label-1.6586136
The word \"woke\" — originally used by Black activists to describe awareness of discrimination — has been co-opted by the right to attack progressive policies and politicians. Learn how the term evolved, what it means and how it's used in Canadian politics.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/10/us/woke-race-deconstructed-newsletter-reaj/index.html
Once upon a time, many decades ago, "woke" was a term used mostly in Black spaces to underscore the importance of keeping a close eye on patterns of racism and oppression. Language evolves

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/opinions/catholic-bishop-found-an-ally-in-bill-maher-barron/index.html
Maher finds that what he and others have called "wokeism" represents not a development of classical liberalism, but a deviation from it, writes Bishop Robert Barron. CNN values your feedback 1.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/wokeism
Wokeism definition: promotion of liberal progressive ideology and policy as an expression of sensitivity to systemic injustices and prejudices. See examples of WOKEISM used in a sentence.

https://time.com/6290367/susan-neiman-tension-at-the-heart-of-wokeism/
June 27, 2023 7:00 AM EDT. Neiman is an American philosopher, author, and the director of the Einstein Forum in Germany. Born in Atlanta, Neiman studied philosophy at Harvard and the Free

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woke
Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word woke, which can mean being aware of social justice issues or being politically liberal. Also, find out the past tense and past participle of wake.

https://www.timesnews.net/news/education/some-local-school-board-hopefuls-speak-out-against-wokeism/article_6f380896-c509-11ee-9234-573388cda32b.html
Some local school board hopefuls speak out against 'wokeism'. By RICK WAGNER rwagner@sixriversmedia.com. Feb 11, 2024. During a Republicans of Kingsport school board forum for Sullivan County and

https://www.convergemedia.org/wokeism-the-new-religion-of-the-west/
Wokeism is a social philosophy that challenges the power structures of western culture and offers a moral framework of justice and liberation. It is a religion that has its own epistemology, evaluation of human condition, and redemption narrative, but it is incompatible with Christianity and secular humanism.

https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/2024/05/disruptor-betsy-devos-talks-gender-neutral-bathrooms-wokeism-in-nazareth-visit-with-mccormick.html
McCormick said schools ought to teach American exceptionalism and blamed "wokeism" in part for a decline in U.S. student achievement. "This is a broken (education) system that needs radical

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiemerisotis/2024/05/29/dont-let-the-woke-narrative-blind-us-to-higher-eds-contributions/
That is a 20-point drop from eight years ago. Damaging narratives that have moved from fringe media to the mainstream are feeding this perception. The most prevalent is what we might call "Woke

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2024/06/02/trump-felony-convictions-robert-de-niro-2024-presidential-election-biden/73939702007/
The pro-Trump camp is not budging. These folks see Trump not only as the antidote to the poison of liberalism, wokeism, and an increasingly feeble Joe Biden, but now, with this conviction, as a

https://www.datalounge.com/thread/34401027-sean-ono-lennon-rails-against-wokeism!!
Sean Ono Lennon, the son of the late John Lennon and Yoko Ono, has come out against wokeism. The musician/producer took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his thoughts. "People are always saying 'I can't believe you are against Wokism.'. Meanwhile I was against it from the early 90s. Anyone who knows me will tell you that. My teachers. My friends.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-must-face-down-the-expanding-anti-reality-industry/
Bryn Nelson is a science writer and author based in Seattle. He is author of Flush, The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure (Grand Central, 2022). Follow him on Bluesky @seattlebryn.bsky

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/donald-trump-s-conviction-isn-t-scaring-off-voters-it-s-spurring-high-roller-donors-to-flock-to-his-cause/ar-BB1nsk8N
Then came the administration's weak response to China's military and economic threat; wokeism, where we have an administration that supports "transitioning" children; Biden's seeming

https://parade.com/news/john-lennon-son-sean-lennon-sends-scathing-message-prince-harry
Meghan Roos. May 31, 2024. One of John Lennon's sons sent a scathing message to Prince Harry about Spare, the memoir that the Duke of Sussex published in early 2023. Sean Lennon, the late Beatles

https://futurism.com/the-byte/ai-leaving-conservative-media
Speaking to Semafor, Daily Caller co-founder Neil Patel admonished "left wing tech companies" for "ignoring news outlets trusted by half of America and focusing exclusively on training AI models

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgllgxlg5dgo
Far right eyes Europe vote surge and ditches German AfD. Far-right parties are on the rise in much of Europe, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni senses a big moment. "We are on the eve of