What Does "Woke" Mean?
Understanding the term and its cultural context
Definition
The term "woke" originally emerged from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) meaning "alert to racial prejudice and discrimination." Over time, it has evolved to encompass awareness of various social justice issues including gender, sexuality, and inequality.
Cultural Evolution
In contemporary discourse, "woke" has become a broader term used to describe content, policies, or narratives that incorporate progressive social and political themes. The term is often used both positively and critically depending on perspective.
How We Use It
At The Woke Index, we use "woke score" as a neutral metric to indicate the presence and prominence of progressive social themes in entertainment media. Our scoring system is based on community input and objective analysis of content themes.
We believe in transparency and letting users make their own informed decisions about the content they consume, regardless of their personal views on these themes.