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The Forum > General Discussion > Money, Sex, or Love - What matters more to you?

Money, Sex, or Love - What matters more to you?

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The definition of woke I found was:

adjective

"having or marked by an active awareness of systemic injustices and prejudices, especially those involving the treatment of ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities: In light of incidents of police brutality, it’s important to stay woke.He took one African American history class and now he thinks he’s woke.This generation of kids is trying to make woke choices in life.

Disparaging. of or relating to a liberal progressive orthodoxy, especially promoting inclusive policies or ideologies that welcome or embrace ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities.

Slang. aware of the facts, true situation, etc. (sometimes used facetiously): The moon landing was staged. Stay woke!
awake: I had to drink lots of coffee this morning to stay woke."

I think the liberal, progressive ideology is a good thing. I think it's good to be inclusive of all ethnic, racial and sexual minorities. I hope systemic racial, ethnic or sexual injustice will be lessened or eliminated. I will try to be woke.
Posted by david f, Tuesday, 28 February 2023 8:30:33 PM
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The definition of woke I found was:
davidf,

https://www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=13758
Posted by Indyvidual, Tuesday, 28 February 2023 9:14:27 PM
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Dear Indyvidual,

David Hume said “Reason is the slave of the passions.” Our opinions are based on our feelings. Our feelings are a product of much that is beyond our control – our childhood, our parents, our associates, our position in society etc. My opinion is that being woke is good. Victor Hanson and you have a different opinion. If I had your background or the background of Victor Hanson I would probably agree with you. As it is I have my background and feeling that being woke is a good thing is my feeling.

I am not going to convince you to support my opinion, and you are not going to convince me to support your opinion. We live in a democratic society. If a majority support an idea, that is what will be, and those who don’t like it will have to live with it.

Victor Hanson called Wokeness evil. Evil may mean nothing more than, “I really don’t like it.”

I really do like it.
Posted by david f, Tuesday, 28 February 2023 9:59:48 PM
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indyvidual,

I've never had a problem with imagination. My grand mother
was a great storyteller and she made sure that she read all
sorts of stories to me. I did the same with my children
and am doing the same with my grand-children. There's so
many wonderful books out there.

As for working in jobs we didn't like? My family came to
this country with very little. Due to the labour shortages
at that time they had to work for two years in jobs that
were needed.. They went wherever the government sent them.
Dad's last job before he died was in a rubber factory in
Sydney. He died of a massive coronary at the age of 52.

I've worked in all sorts of jobs as did my husband - in order
to support our family We've both had varied careers over two
continents. Neither one of us ever lost our jobs.

I'm sorry that your experiences were not positive. But hopefully
things have improved for you.

Hi David,

Thank you for explaining the "woke" term. I agree that caring about
fellow human beings is important. We may at times be powerless
to stop injustice and we should never be silent when we see it.
And speak up.
Posted by Foxy, Tuesday, 28 February 2023 10:33:40 PM
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I found a bit more about the term "woke".

The term has found itself into the mainstream vocabulary.
But many are still unsure of the meaning. I used to think
it was US slang - meaning to wake up, or awaken.

"aware of and actively attentive to important facts and
issues, especially issues of racial and social injustice".

Words change. Woke nowadays refers to being aware or
well-informed in a political or cultural sense, especially
regarding issues surrounding marginalised communities.
It describes someone who has "" woken up" to issues of
social injustice.
Posted by Foxy, Wednesday, 1 March 2023 2:42:02 AM
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I'm so pleased (and grateful) that my husband is
"woke". I doubt if I could be compatible with
someone who was not on the same wave-length as myself.
Who took an interest in what's going on in the world.
It would be difficult living with
who would not be well informed in a political or
cultural sense especially regarding issues.

My husband is well-informed. And I enjoy discussing
issues with him. Life is never dull or boring. It
doesn't mean we agree on everything - we don't.
That's also what makes things interesting
Posted by Foxy, Wednesday, 1 March 2023 2:55:42 AM
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