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 The entire woke movement is solely about the failures of a certain racial demographic. [/quote]

Is it your contention that, if black American culture was more apt to celebrate the value of education and hard work, that demographic would be more likely to experience economic improvement? Historically, for blacks in America, this doesn't seem to have been the case. Maybe it would be different this time around, but I think the "woke" movement is trying to explain and fix some of the disparities Black people have experienced -- whereby education and hard work has not historically resulted in them prospering i[b]n the same way other demographics have done with similar levels of effort.[/b] [/quote]

This is the very speculative issue. And it is why it is also a very contentious issue. Are these assumptions valid?

We are, of course, speaking as a cohort, not individuals. There are very successful and hard working people of all races, and lazy and dull people of all races. But as a cohort, are people's outcomes in society predetermined by race, or by other factors? Some people want to insist yes, others do not agree. There is enough ammunition for both sides to keep the argument alive.

However, the current "woke" strategy does seem to be based on dumbing down curriculums and removing advanced programs and examinations, and lowering standards across the board in the name of equity and social justice. To me that seems counterproductive and will result in long term harm on the greater society. All these mocking and derision of hard work and a strong work ethic as "white people stuff" is not only highly ignorant but not helpful either, as you will absolutely need to work hard to do well in life.

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