This is unexpected. A prestigious institution of higher learning – one of many where #woke was crafted and released first upon matriculating morons and later the world, is concerned about the effects that might have on common sense.
No idea should be off-limits at a university. But when an ideology becomes so prevalent that it is nearly impossible to challenge, it becomes a serious problem—and a threat to academic freedom.
Over the last few years, Stanford has been taken over by a collection of theories that view society as consisting only of the oppressors and the oppressed, see words as violent and disagreement as danger, and deny the existence of objective truth. Whether these theories are called anti-racism; social justice; Critical Theory; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; or simply being “on the right side of history;” their effect is the same. They chill free speech, encourage conformity, and demonize disagreement.
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We hope that by shining a light on the bizarre, performative, and insidious world of “social justice” at Stanford, Woke Watch will draw attention to the havoc these ideologies have wreaked—and bring us closer to solutions.
And they are serious.
It remains to be seen how much pushback they’ll get and the response but wouldn’t it be wonderful if this brave step forward found its way onto every college campus in America?
