The concept of "wokeism" continues to ignite debates across the globe, with political movements increasingly capitalizing on the backlash it generates. In France, the National Rally has framed "the danger of wokeism" as a core issue, using it to appeal to voters disenchanted with progressive ideologies. This strategic pivot mirrors trends in the United States, where some argue that resistance to woke ideology contributed to Donald Trump’s rise to power.  

 

According to The Economist, America has become less “woke” since its peak in 2020, coinciding with Joe Biden’s election. Opinions and practices associated with the term appear to be in decline. While Merriam-Webster defines "woke" as being "aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice)," the term has no universally accepted definition. Democrats often view it as a call for empathy and recognition of systemic injustices, while Republicans tend to see it as an agenda promoting far-left priorities and gender ideology.  

 

For many, however, “woke” has become shorthand for political correctness gone too far. Merriam-Webster notes that the term can imply political liberalism or progressivism perceived as extreme or unreasonable. This perception reached a flashpoint in 2021 when then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposed rule changes to “honor all gender identities,” replacing traditional terms like mother, father, son, and daughter with gender-neutral alternatives such as parent, child, and sibling.  

 

Pelosi’s support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate further fueled criticism. Harris, portrayed as a champion of woke-feminist progressivism, alienated segments of the Democratic voter base. "We have to stay woke. Like everybody needs to be woke," Harris said in 2017, a sentiment her critics seized upon to frame her as emblematic of radical-left ideologies.  

 

In contrast, Trump positioned himself as the antithesis of woke culture, appealing to voters disillusioned with what they saw as excessive liberalism. Some analysts believe his success stemmed less from personal endorsement and more from a rejection of the cultural values associated with Harris and her ilk. Critics argue that woke ideology often focuses on historical injustices, fostering shame rather than pride in one’s country. Trump’s rhetoric about the American Dream provided an alternative narrative centered on patriotism and upward mobility.  

 

The anti-woke sentiment is not confined to the U.S. In France, President Emmanuel Macron has expressed concerns about the racialization of French society due to imported woke culture. While he champions universalism over identity politics, his 2022 appointment of Pap Ndiaye as education minister—decried by some as a “true woke”—sparked a cultural clash.  

 

The National Rally, under Jordan Bardella, has made anti-wokeism a cornerstone of its platform, marking a departure from Marine Le Pen’s strategy of sidestepping societal issues. Bardella aims to broaden the party’s appeal, particularly to centrist voters, by framing woke ideology as a threat to traditional values.  

 

In Eastern Europe, where societies are generally more conservative than in Western Europe, anti-woke rhetoric resonates strongly. Even center-left parties in the region often reject progressive gender and climate policies, reflecting broader skepticism toward liberal ideals.  

As this anti-woke wave gains momentum, it underscores the global polarization over cultural and societal values. Whether this pendulum will continue to swing or eventually find balance remains a question for the years ahead.

 

Based on a report by euractiv 2024-01-18

 

 

The pendulum has already swung and the rest of the world will follow the US lead. Woke culture is history

9 minutes ago, asdf1234 said:

The pendulum has already swung and the rest of the world will follow the US lead. Woke culture is history

 

For the lovers of acronyms among us, DEI is DOA

11 minutes ago, Social Media said:

The concept of "wokeism" continues to ignite debates across the globe, with political movements increasingly capitalizing on the backlash it generates.

Wokeism was ignited by a small few and capitalized by some politicians and the media to rope in the easily manipulated and gullible to create political hysterics of loud abjects. Really now, what rational military would put a priority on social engineering sensitivity training? The military is a killing machine, not a freaking place for cultivating good feelings.

28 minutes ago, Social Media said:

This strategic pivot mirrors trends in the United States, where some argue that resistance to woke ideology contributed to Donald Trump’s rise to power.  

IMO anti wokeism is everything to do with Trump's rise to power. Specifically in the most recent election the most egregious attempt by the woke to impose an unpopular and unsuitable candidate into the presidency using every means at their disposal, including weaponizing the justice system against Trump. ( that applies to both Biden and Harris ) and character assassination. .

35 minutes ago, Social Media said:

In Eastern Europe, where societies are generally more conservative than in Western Europe, anti-woke rhetoric resonates strongly. Even center-left parties in the region often reject progressive gender and climate policies, reflecting broader skepticism toward liberal ideals.  

Who would have thought that they have more common sense than the western countries?

37 minutes ago, Social Media said:

The National Rally, under Jordan Bardella, has made anti-wokeism a cornerstone of its platform, marking a departure from Marine Le Pen’s strategy of sidestepping societal issues. Bardella aims to broaden the party’s appeal, particularly to centrist voters, by framing woke ideology as a threat to traditional values.  

Hopefully the next Euro country to give the boot to the liberal ship and all who sail in her.

For too long the radical woke were too loud and the center left didn't dare to criticize those idiots.

Now maybe some of the left will wake up and realize that if they don't oppose the crazies on the far left, then more people will vote for (center) right and not the left anymore.

Everybody who opposes the crazy woke should say this loud and clear. If everybody does that, then they will be an anomaly of the past.

One day we will all be sitting around telling stories. Remember 20 years ago when they chopped our boys dicks off, taught about anal; toys in school, dressed him up as a girl and never said anything to us? Wasn't that funny? Then we all have a hearty chuckle and tell our now grown son Dorothy to get us all a beer.

20 years from now I'd rather be singing:

Woke up, fell out of bed
Dragged a comb across my head

-- from Sgt. Pepper's

22 hours ago, asdf1234 said:

The pendulum has already swung and the rest of the world will follow the US lead. Woke culture is history

A big part of the rest of the world never had those stupid woke ideas.

The US is slowly going back to adjust to the rest of the world.