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The dangers of WokEism

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Summary

Definition

Origins

globalization

a politicized term

canceled culture

freedom of expression

emblematic case

Critical race theory

Debat

Thanks

Conclusion

Definition

Wok = awake = évéillé Wok : being awake to the issue of social injustice, discrimination and especially racism

Origins

• In the 19th century during slavery
• In the 1960s, in American black slang

• Martin luther king used this word in a speech
• "Stay awake during this social revolution"

Globalization

A politized term

• Unavoidable term in politics
• Xavier Bertrand, Valérie Pécresse or Édouard Philippe
• Excesses around the desire for social equality
• To communism, Islamo-leftism, political correctness,

intersectionality and communitarianism

Canceled culture

• Annulation culture
• Publicly denounce
• Online justice
• Cyberbullying
• Targets big brands, celebrities, executives, books...

= Boycott of A PERSON

Emblematic case

• Movie : « Autant en emporte le vent»
• Video Game : Hogwart Legacy
• Artist : Taylor Swift
• President : Donald Trump

Freedom of expression

• Erasure culture
• Dangerous in a democracy
• Do we still have the right to have different opinions?
• Tool for censorship and limitation of freedoms
• Would political correctness limit freedom of expression?

Critical Race Theory

• Wok : discrimination is made against minorities
• Race, gender, sexual orientation, social status, physical ability...
• The republic does not recognise communities but only individuals
• We come to an inversion of racism

Conclusion

• Divisive topic
• War between the two sides
• Current problem of extremism

Debat

what is your opinion on wokeism ?

THANKS!

questions ?