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‘Woke’ just means, open to the idea that the way you behave may have unintended negative effects on other, potentially disadvantaged folks and it’s worth changi
by Angostura 4y ago
‘Woke’ just means, open to the idea that the way you behave may have unintended negative effects on other, potentially disadvantaged folks and it’s worth changing the way you behave in these circumstances.
So also - empathy. I’m pretty proud to be called woke, and so should you be.
- tux2bsd 4y agoManners, being courteous, polite and as you've said empathetic - these good behaviours all existed. That took parents to teach and individuals to act accordingly. It is a modern myth spread by main stream media that racism and sexism are prevalent. "Woke" (or "wokeness") is weaponised world view that is intolerant and dangerous.
- Angostura 4y ago> It is a modern myth spread by main stream media that racism and sexism are prevalent. As a 50-something heterosexual white guy, I think you have to close your eyes really tight, stick your finger in your ears and shout ‘ nah nah nah’ repeatedly to believe that is true.
- tux2bsd 4y agoWhat does your sexuality or race or age have to do with it?