Derived from Black activism, "woke" means staying alert to racial and social injustice. Today it fuels debates on inequality, often used as praise for awareness or criticism of progressive politics. Advocates say it promotes empathy; critics call it divisive. Marginalized groups benefit most when it drives real policy change.
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