What is “Wokeism”
<p>The idea of “Wokeism” being a modern, or relatively new term is the common perception, the origin of the word in a sociological or political context, suggests otherwise. The words meaning has been re-framed by modern reactionaries and applied to contemporary events, although loosely relates to its original context of staying alert to injustice. The word and more potently the idea behind being woke or awake arose in the early twentieth century, as an exploration of self consciousness and identity, this was particularly adopted by African American nationalist and the colonised. With Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican activist, stating “wake up Ethiopia, wake up Africa”. Advocating for the independence of colonised African states and stating that American descendants of slaves could only achieve political consciousness through separation.</p>
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