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Culture and Woke terms
The culture war fronts.
Cancel culture The practice of withdrawing support from or publicly shaming people or institutions deemed to have said or done something offensive, a contested label. Critical race theory An academic framework, originating in law, that examines how race and racism are embedded in laws and institutions, and a flashpoint in school debates. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) Organizational policies and programs aimed at diversity of people, equitable treatment and inclusion, which have become contested politically. ESG investing An investment approach that considers environmental, social and governance factors alongside financial returns, which has become politically contested. Identity politics Political activity organized around group identities such as race, gender or religion, a term used both descriptively and as criticism. Political correctness A term for language and behavior meant to avoid offending particular groups, used both approvingly as courtesy and critically as enforced orthodoxy. Woke A term that began as awareness of racial injustice and is now often used, mostly pejoratively, for progressive cultural and social attitudes. Gender-affirming care Medical and psychological care, from counseling to puberty blockers, hormones and surgery, meant to align a person's body or presentation with gender identity. Title IX The 1972 federal law banning sex discrimination in education programs that receive federal funds, now central to disputes over athletics and gender identity.