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Study Reveals Partisanship Shapes American Views on 'Woke'

8/23/2025

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A study in Research and Politics explores how partisanship shapes American definitions of "woke."
Democratic identifiers and pro-choice policies are often labeled as "woke," while the Republican Party and Donald Trump are seen as anti-woke.
Gender dynamics influence perceptions, with women more frequently associated with wokeness than men.
Researchers note that their methodology may not accurately reflect real-world views on wokeness.

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Story summary

A study in Research and Politics explores how partisanship shapes American definitions of "woke."
Democratic identifiers and pro-choice policies are often labeled as "woke," while the Republican Party and Donald Trump are seen as anti-woke.
Gender dynamics influence perceptions, with women more frequently associated with wokeness than men.
Researchers note that their methodology may not accurately reflect real-world views on wokeness.