wokisme

/wɔ.kism/
nounIntermediate
informal

A political and cultural movement emphasizing social justice, anti-racism, and progressive values, often associated with identity politics and intersectionality.

Certains accusent le wokisme de diviser la société en catégories identitaires.

Some accuse woke ideology of dividing society into identity categories.

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The term is often used pejoratively in political debates.

Collocations

théorie du wokismetheory of woke ideologymilitant wokistewoke activist

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Related Phrases

cancel culturephrase
the practice of withdrawing support for public figures or companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The term 'wokisme' is often used in a critical or derogatory manner in political discussions.

Gold Rule

Avoid Assumptions

The meaning of 'wokisme' can vary significantly depending on the political context.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English term 'woke,' meaning socially aware, particularly regarding racial and social justice issues.

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in political and media discourse to describe a perceived overemphasis on identity politics and social justice issues.

Word Breakdown

woke
socially aware, particularly regarding racial and social justice
root
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-isme
ideology or movement
suffix
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