Sure, ‘Woke 1’ had its issues – but we have far bigger problems on our hands | Arwa Mahdawi
AOC’s remarks about past excesses have been ripped out of context. Progressives shouldn’t get roped into this sideshow There is probably no word that has been more used and abused in the last decade than “woke”. It has been rendered completely meaningless, but it refuses to die. Indeed, it has now taken on new life: in the past week, there’s been a flurry of headlines about “Woke 1.0” or “Woke…
The phrase "Woke 1.0" has resurfaced recently, sparking debate among progressives. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others have employed the term to distance themselves from the social justice language of 2018-2021, signaling a shift towards a more centrist form of left-leaning politics. However, many argue that "Woke 1" has been misused and is now devoid of meaning. Rather than engaging in this pointless conflict, progressives should focus on addressing the far more pressing issues at hand.
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