Partisan cues shape perceptions of 'woke'
Study finds partisan cues shape perceptions of 'woke,' with Republicans associating Democratic items and female politicians with wokeness.
Why it matters
- The term "woke," originally tied to racial justice, has broadened to include progressive causes and identities.
- Partisanship influences what people consider "woke," affecting political discourse and perceptions.
By the numbers
- 1,126 participants took part in the study.
- Over 11,000 individual responses were collected.
- Certain items like Democratic Party identifiers and Black Lives Matter were broadly seen as "woke."
The big picture
- The term "woke" has evolved and is now used broadly, often as a pejorative by conservatives.
- Republicans associate Democratic items and female politicians with "wokeness" more than Democrats do.
- Independents have mixed views, borrowing from both partisan frameworks.
What they're saying
- Some commenters criticize Republicans for their views on "wokeness."
- Others find it amusing that certain politicians are seen as "woke."
Caveats
- The study used a forced-choice design, which may not reflect real-world thinking.
- Future studies could explore more open-ended approaches to understanding the term "woke."
What’s next
- Further research could delve deeper into how people define "woke" in different contexts.