Too much of 'wokeism' can become too much of a good thing

Being woke, or socially conscious of injustice, is a good thing. But there is nothing to be gained from hyper-vigilantly policing other people’s words and thoughts, waiting to pounce on their ‘mistakes’.

Lester Wong

Excessive adherence to woke concepts can have rather more serious consequences, the writer says. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

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Jan 10, 2021, 05:00 AM

The "woke" movement seems to be gaining traction among the young people of Singapore today, judging from social media comments.

This should be a matter of some concern for everyone, whether or not you identify as woke, or socially aware, and even if you have no opinion on "wokeism" whatsoever.

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Too much of 'wokeism' can become too much of a good thing

Being woke, or socially conscious of injustice, is a good thing. But there is nothing to be gained from hyper-vigilantly policing other people’s words and thoughts, waiting to pounce on their ‘mistakes’.

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