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Woke Racism
- How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
People of good will on both the left and the right are secretly asking themselves the same question: how has the conversation on race gone so crazy?
Bestselling author and acclaimed linguist John McWhorter argues that an illiberal neoracism, disguised as antiracism, is hurting black communities and weakening the social fabric.
We're told to read books and listen to music by people of colour but that wearing certain clothes is 'appropriation.' We hear that being white automatically gives you privilege and that being black makes you a victim. We want to speak up but fear we'll be seen as unwoke, or worse, labelled a racist. According to John McWhorter, the problem is that a well-meaning but pernicious form of antiracism has become, not a progressive ideology, but a religion - and one that's illogical, unreachable, and unintentionally neoracist.
In Woke Racism, McWhorter reveals the workings of this new religion, from the original sin of 'white privilege' and the weaponization of cancel culture to ban heretics, to the evangelical fervour of the 'woke mob.' He shows how this religion that claims to 'dismantle racist structures' is actually harming his fellow black Americans by infantilizing black people, setting black students up for failure, and passing policies that disproportionately damage black communities. The new religion might be called 'antiracism,' but it features a racial essentialism that's barely distinguishable from racist arguments of the past.
Fortunately, for all of us, it's not too late to push back against woke racism. McWhorter shares scripts and encouragement with those trying to deprogramme friends and family. And most importantly, he offers a roadmap to justice that actually will help, not hurt, black people.
A New York Times Bestseller
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- Edifyer
- 09-07-22
Reason must reign
McWhoter is forthright & polite in rejecting the shaming, ineffective woke elect ideology & positing a simpler common humanity approach that prioritises practical work. Stand Up.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-12-22
A compelling listen
Refreshing to hear the perspective of someone I would consider in the sensible left. Great to hear so many shoutouts to contemporaries who have clearly influenced his thinking. The characterisation of electism as a new religion is very thought provoking.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-05-22
John is a class act!
John delivers an enjoyable exploration of an otherwise difficult subject. I'll be relistening to this and I'll be exploring his other books.
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- Kamin
- 20-09-22
Thought provoking and powerful read
Support social progress (real kind), love and respect people of all cultures and races? then you will love this book and the passionate, articulate arguments against dogma and twitter madness of today
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- Gloria
- 24-05-23
Great alternative view
Excellent way of looking into this difficult subject.
Really enjoyed his perspectiveWell worth a read
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- kevin
- 03-05-23
Insightful and Informative
insightful and Informative research on a prevalent issue, through the eyes of an African American
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- Jackie C
- 19-11-22
Excellent to listen to
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good and informative read. John coverts the subject of racism in a way I try to do. I’m white and have always said since my teens that racism works on ‘both sides’, I.e. anyone of any colour can be racist. He presents this in many ways and it is both entertaining and informative. I like his wit too!
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- Kharnivore2099
- 03-09-22
A must listen/read
For anyone mildly concerned or troubled by the behaviour of those espousing "Anti-Racist" rhetoric, while simultaneously acting in an incredibly racist manner. A very simple and clear headed breakdown of how nonsensical and infantile such a movement and its rhetoric is.
Well worth a listen.
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- Karl Deeter
- 17-12-22
McWhorter is a master of logical deduction
In this book the author creates a logical and well thought out argument for why wokeness isn't an ideology but is instead a religion with its own tenets and doctrines. You'll find things to agree amd disagree with but the central thrust of the book is both correct and intelligently delivered.
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- AndrewC
- 03-01-23
A timely counter-argument to the basis of the woke ideologies
John is well-known as a linguist, and for his skill in communicating complex science in simple terms. Here he presents the argument that Woke is religion rather than science and immune to reasoned argument and analysis.
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