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| woke merriam webster: Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage Merriam-Webster, Inc, 2002 A handy guide to problems of confused or disputed usage based on the critically acclaimed Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage. Over 2,000 entries explain the background and basis of usage controversies and offer expert advice and recommendations. |
| woke merriam webster: Black or Right Louis M. Maraj, 2020-12-01 Black or Right: Anti/Racist Campus Rhetorics explores notions of Blackness in white institutional—particularly educational—spaces. In it, Louis M. Maraj theorizes how Black identity operates with/against ideas of difference in the age of #BlackLivesMatter. Centering Blackness in frameworks for antiracist agency through interdisciplinary Black feminist lenses, Black or Right asks how those racially signifying “diversity” in US higher education (and beyond) make meaning in the everyday. Offering four Black rhetorics as antiracist means for rhetorical reclamation—autoethnography, hashtagging, inter(con)textual reading, and reconceptualized disruption—the book uses Black feminist relationality via an African indigenous approach. Maraj examines fluid, quotidian ways Black folk engage anti/racism at historically white institutions in the United States in response to violent campus spaces, educational structures, protest movements, and policy practice. Black or Right’s experimental, creative style strives to undiscipline knowledge from academic confinement. Exercising different vantage points in each chapter—autoethnographer, digital media scholar/pedagogue, cultural rhetorician, and critical discourse analyst—Maraj challenges readers to ecologically understand shifting, multiple meanings of Blackness in knowledge-making. Black or Right’s expressive form, organization, narratives, and poetics intimately interweave with its argument that Black folk must continuously invent “otherwise” in reiterative escape from oppressive white spaces. In centering Black experiences, Black theory, and diasporic Blackness, Black or Right mobilizes generative approaches to destabilizing institutional whiteness, as opposed to reparative attempts to “fix racism,” which often paradoxically center whiteness. It will be of interest to both academic and general readers and significant for specialists in cultural rhetorics, Black studies, and critical theory. |
| woke merriam webster: Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder Mary W. Cornog, 1998 The ideal book for people who want to increase their word power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2,300 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. A great study aid for students preparing to take standardized tests. |
| woke merriam webster: WHY? Raymond Head, 2023 If you think America is the land of the free or a valuable gem, then you should be Black and experience it like them. Black Americans possess an inner strength and sensitivity that is unmatched. If this power is aggressively and productively utilized, Black Americans and the Entire World will have a new experience. WHY?- Is an insightful and conviction-inspiring narrative, that exposes and confronts the crimes of our nation and the complacency of a people that have contributed to the betrayal and broken promises to our children. WHY?- Shares reflections of greatness and highlights models for the development of human potentiality in our Black youth of yesterday and today. WHY?- Answers one of the most controversial questions of our times regarding Critical Race Theory. WHY?- Addresses our children's mental and physical health and explains how the body and mind are unequaled in complexity and unlimited in potential. WHY- Exposes the complex interactions of large-scale societal systems, practices, ideologies, and programs that produce and perpetuate inequities for racial minorities. WHY?- Highlights several reasons Black families are now facing multiple challenges and why preparing our children for a changing world is crucial. WHY?- Explains the ideology and terminology of Black Lives Matter and the word Woke. What they were, what they have become, and why. Ultimately, the question of why is answered in living color, confirming that its incumbent upon us to prepare our children today for what's to come tomorrow. That makes the crucial content and directed purpose of WHY? Unapologetically Necessary. Ase (It is so) |
| woke merriam webster: Disrupting Hell Dr. Donna Freeman Goodrich, 2024-12-17 Are you ready to Disrupt Hell? Are you ready to Interrupt the Interrupter? If so, it’s time to serve Satan a Divine Eviction Notice.: This book is: A must-read for anyone serious about strengthening their faith!” “Inspiring and powerful—this book will change how you face life’s battles.” “An essential guide for those seeking resilience through Christ.” My prayer is that this book and the inspired words, will help anyone struggling, to take hold of their life, bind the strongholds therein and come out shouting, “Satan you have to flee. No longer will you blind me to the truth, richness, and promises of God’s word. I will declare and decree that I am an overcomer.” It is important for us to realize we have the words to disrupt Satan’s role in our life. Remember Satan has already been defeated, we just need to walk in faith to the truth of God’s victory at calvary. I read that the more Satan tries to bind our hands, the more we need to lift them in praise. the more he tries to shackle our feet, the more we need to dance as David danced. The more he tries to silence our voice, the louder we need to sing God’s praises. The more he tries to deafen our ears to the truth, the more we will harken to the word of God. So, let’s get busy serving Satan a divine eviction notice, because God stands ready to release His glory upon us. |
| woke merriam webster: Stolen Youth Bethany Mandel, Karol Markowicz, 2023-03-05 The kids are not alright. The Left is waging an all-out battle on the American family, particularly the youngest members. If they can make our children miserable, lead them to question every building block of society, and rebuild their entire concept of reality, then the Left and their woke indoctrinators will consider that a victory. But we can't let them win. As concerned parents and American citizens, we have to understand what' truly going on before we can do something about it. Stolen Youth provides an urgent deep dive into issues surrounding the current woke indoctrination happening in politics, education, medicine, mental health, entertainment, and culture. These issues may seem subtle, insidious, and hard to make sense of, but armed with the information provided in this book, we now have a framework from which to fight. While we may simply be trying to parent our children well and create a healthy and happy home environment, this is no longer enough. We must now go on the offense to protect our kids, and this book sheds a bright light on the reason why. We can no longer afford to stay ignorant. Our children's lives and the survival of our families are at stake. A win is a family who is free. Stolen Youth outlines how to fight for our children's freedom—and win. |
| woke merriam webster: Merriam-Webster's Pocket Guide to English Usage Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff, 1998 Quick answers to common usage problems. - Over 1,500 entries - Includes Grammar Glossary and Guide to Punctuation - Clear advice regarding confusing words, disputed usages, and alternative spellings |
| woke merriam webster: Wake County 9 Am Richard Theodor Kusiolek, 2023-03-27 How did the Civil War affect the current cultural attitudes of those born in North Carolina? Did the US Civil War’s historical impact of defeat lead to Southern Families never forgetting their invalidation and blaming all “Northerners” for the economic hardships of the Federal Government? One hundred and fifty-eight years have passed, but generational links continued to weave the perception that poverty and despair are still factors created by the Northern Federal Government. If in 2023, Northern homeowners move into HOA Southern born neighborhoods, they may experience dangerous hostilities. |
| woke merriam webster: Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World Albert M. Erisman, Randy Pope, 2024-06-04 Western culture is increasingly polarized, and Christians often feel they are “under siege” by the dominant secular culture. Compounding the problem is that Christians cannot agree among themselves how to respond to a culture that is increasingly “post-Christian.” The authors have observed five basic responses by Christians to this feeling of “exile”: (1) assimilation and acceptance of the new cultural norms, (2) withdrawal from cultural engagement, (3) anger directed toward society (and toward other Christians who don’t see the issues as they do), (4) fear, or (5) seeking power to “take back the culture.” Scripture calls us to a different way, speaking into the world with a new voice. Micah calls us to “seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly” with God, Jeremiah calls us to “seek the good of the city,” and Jesus calls us to be salt and light while knowing that in this world we “will have trouble.” In short, we are to engage the culture we live in as disciples of Jesus. But how practically is that done? In this book, the authors look carefully at the lives of twelve biblical characters who also lived in “challenging times” for guidance in navigating our post-Christian world. Rejecting assimilation, withdrawal, anger, fear, and power-seeking, we are challenged today with the ancient words of Mordecai to Esther: “Who knows whether for just a time as this you have come to this position in your life?” |
| woke merriam webster: Social Justice Pedagogy Across the Curriculum Thandeka K. Chapman, Nikola Hobbel, 2022-04-20 How can we continue to support educators who wish to design and facilitate social justice classrooms? What knowledge and tools do pre- and in-service educators need to teach about (in)equity, (in)justice, resilience, and agency across the curriculum in K–12 classrooms? The new edition of this compelling text synthesizes in one volume historical foundations, philosophic/theoretical conceptualizations, and applications of social justice education in public school classrooms. ● Part I details the history of the multicultural movement and the instantiation of public schooling as a social justice project. ● Part II connects theoretical frameworks to social justice curricula. Parts I and II are general to all K–12 classrooms. ● Part III provides powerful specific subject-area examples of good practice, including Multilingualism and Ethnic Studies. Social Justice Pedagogy Across the Curriculum, Second Edition includes highlighted Points of Inquiry and Points of Praxis sections that offer recommendations to teachers and researchers, and activities, resources, and suggested readings. These features invite teachers at all stages of their careers to reflect on the role of social justice in education, particularly as it relates to their particular classrooms, schools, and communities. Relevant for any course that addresses history, theory, or practice of multicultural/social justice education and teaching diverse groups of students, this text is essential reading for future and practicing teachers to understand and create resources for transformative, rigorous, and inclusive learning environments that support students from a range of backgrounds. |
| woke merriam webster: As I See It Edward E. Quiros MD MBA FACS, 2022-03-20 Issues that have proponents on each side.. a conservative-leaning immigrant speaks his mind |
| woke merriam webster: At a Loss for Words Carol Off, 2024-09-03 AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off digs deep into six words whose meanings have been distorted and weaponized in recent years—including democracy, freedom and truth—and asks whether we can reclaim their value. As co-host of CBC Radio's As It Happens, Carol Off spent a decade and a half talking to people in the news five nights a week. On top of her stellar writing and reporting career, those 25,000 interviews have given her a unique vantage point on the crucial subject at the heart of her new book—how, in these polarizing years, words that used to define civil society and social justice are being put to work for a completely different political agenda. Or they are being bleached of their meaning as the values they represent are mocked and distorted. As Off writes, “If our language doesn’t have a means to express an idea, then the idea itself is gone—even the range of thought is diminished.” And, as she argues, that’s a dangerous loss. In six, wide-ranging chapters, Off explores the mutating meanings and the changing political impact of her six chosen words—freedom, democracy, truth, woke, choice and taxes—unpacking the forces, from right and left, that have altered them beyond recognition. She also shows what happens when we lose our shared political vocabulary: we stop being able to hear each other, let alone speak with each other in meaningful ways. This means we stop being able to reckon with the complexity of the crises we face, leaving us prey to conspiracy theories, autocrats and the machinations of greed. At a Loss for Words is both an elegy and a call to arms. |
| woke merriam webster: A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space Eliza VanCort, 2023-02-21 For too long, women have been told to confine themselves—physically, socially, and emotionally. Eliza VanCort says now is the time for women to stand tall, raise their voices, and claim their space. Women fight the pressure to make themselves small in private, professional, and public spaces. Eliza VanCort, a teacher, consultant, and speaker, provides the necessary tools for women to rewrite the rules and create the stories of their choosing safely and without apology. VanCort identifies the five key behaviors of all “Space Claiming Queens”: use your voice and posture to project confidence and power, end self-sabotage, forge connections, neutralize unsafe spaces, and unite across differences. Through personal narrative, research, and actionable strategies, VanCort provides how-tos on combating challenges like antimentors and microaggressions and gives advice for building up your “old girls” club, asking for what you're worth, and owning your space without apology. Bold, fun, and enlightening, this book is birthed from VanCort's incredible story. Having a mother with schizophrenia forced VanCort to learn to be small and invisible at an early age, and suffering a traumatic brain injury as an adult required her to rethink communication from the ground up. Drawing on these experiences, and those of real women everywhere, VanCort empowers women to claim space for themselves and for their sisters with courage, empathy, and conviction because “when we rise together, we rise so much higher.” |
| woke merriam webster: Social Media Musings George Waas, 2022-07-07 Since the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, I have posted numerous essays and other commentaries on Facebook. They are of varying length on matters of politics, law, history, and other subjects as well. My first book on social musings contains 142 Facebook posts. This book is a continuation of my posts, an additional 118. I believe in an informed citizenry that relies on facts, logic, critical thinking, and reasoned judgment. It is hoped that the essays and commentaries in this my second book on this subject will inspire dialogue and further citizen involvement in their communities. |
| woke merriam webster: Health, Hope, and Healing for All Eugene A. Woods, 2023-11-14 One of America’s top healthcare leaders offers a prescription to fix an ailing and inequitable healthcare system In Health, Hope, and Healing for All, Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the nation, provides a riveting behind-the-scenes look at healthcare in the United States. By sharing his insights from three decades in healthcare administration, as well as his personal journey, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing healthcare systems and the impact on all of us. Woods sheds light on the inequities our communities face, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presents actionable prescriptions to create a more equitable, just and accessible healthcare system. He tackles tough questions around the affordability of healthcare, rising drug prices, alarming clinical shortages and more. As a Black healthcare CEO, Woods shares his personal experiences with injustice and charts a path towards meaningful change. His optimistic outlook and passion for transformation and innovation inspire readers to believe in the power of unity and resilience in the face of adversity. Health, Hope, and Healing for All is a must-read for those working in healthcare, policymakers, and individuals seeking hope and answers in an uncertain healthcare landscape. Supported by Woods' expertise and credibility, the book presents real solutions to the current crisis and highlights the urgent need to ensure accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare for every American. |
| woke merriam webster: You Say You Want a Revolution James Pastor, 2022-08-23 In You Say You Want a Revolution, security expert and former police officer James F. Pastor delivers an urgent warning about America's revolutionary climate. Drawing from decades of experience in law enforcement and security, Pastor identifies concerning patterns in today's ideological landscape - from defunding police movements to critical race theory - that he believes signal an imminent societal upheaval. Pastor methodically analyzes how progressive policies affect public safety, crime rates, and the stability of American institutions. Connecting ideological dots across race, religion, and politics, he argues that many current social justice initiatives actually undermine the safety and cohesion they claim to promote. With clarity and conviction, Pastor explains his Public Safety Policing model as a pragmatic response to growing disorder and potential extremism. More than just critique, this thought-provoking analysis offers a framework for understanding our fractured society and the competing visions for America's future. Pastor challenges readers to consider what truly matters - truth, love, family, country, and faith - while offering a passionate defense of traditional American values in the face of what he sees as revolutionary forces. A wake-up call for those concerned about America's direction, Pastor's message is clear: be careful what you ask for in the quest for transformation. If you enjoyed American Marxism, Live Not By Lies, and The Madness of Crowds, you'll love You Say You Want a Revolution. |
| woke merriam webster: Feminist Theory Robin O. Andreasen, Ann E. Cudd, E. Díaz-León, 2025-04-03 Bringing together influential voices and groundbreaking new essays, Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology examines the key questions at the heart of feminist philosophy through a clear structure and accessible yet rigorous content. This carefully curated selection of classic and contemporary essays emphasizes the flourishing growth of feminist thought over time, ranging from foundational texts by Simone de Beauvoir, Judith Butler, and Kimberlé Crenshaw, to new essays by contemporary scholars like Kate Manne, Talia Mae Bettcher, and Robin Dembroff. This edition expands on the original with fresh scholarship and a broader range of perspectives on gender, identity, knowledge, production and justice. New essays address intersectionality, gender identity, the critique of ideal theory, feminist critiques of traditional ethics, the impact of social norms on autonomy and epistemic injustice, and much more. Including critiques of traditional philosophical frameworks and self-reflection of feminism itself, this essential collection highlights how feminist theory shapes and challenges our current understanding of society. Designed for students and scholars in philosophy, gender studies, and social theory, Feminist Theory: A Philosophical Anthology is ideal for students taking courses in feminist philosophy and feminist theory, educators in social sciences and humanities, and activists and professionals seeking a nuanced understanding of feminist philosophy. |
| woke merriam webster: Communication in a Civil Society Shelley D. Lane, Ruth Anna Abigail, John Casey Gooch, 2024-03-06 Using the concept of “civility” as the major theme, this fully updated second edition offers a unique and alternative way to teach and learn about communication. The book brings together discrete areas that explore the fundamentals of communication and intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. Every chapter includes theories, concepts, and examples that allow students to use civil and ethical communication skills in their personal relationships, in collaboration with colleagues, and in giving public speeches and professional presentations. This new edition highlights advances in and concepts related to mediated and technology-based communication, such as chatbots, technostress, and dating apps, and shows how students can engage in civil face-to-face and mediated interaction. Additionally, each chapter includes a real-world incident that students are asked to analyze in terms of specific chapter information and skills related to civility. Communication in a Civil Society is an ideal textbook for Introduction to Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Public Speaking courses. Materials for instructors including PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and an instructor’s manual, are available at www.routledge.com/9781032513263. |
| woke merriam webster: Communicate for Change Genelle Aldred, 2021-09-09 How do we advocate for justice effectively in a world deeply divided by racial, gender and class inequalities? If we want to make a positive difference, we have to know how to recognise our own biases and blind spots - only then can we understand how to be part of the solution and start having meaningful conversations. In Communicate for Change, journalist and communication consultant Genelle Aldred offers suggestions and guidance to help us be better listeners, readers, watchers and talkers. With insight drawn from years of experience, she breaks down the barriers to effective conversation so we can communicate in a more nuanced, thoughtful way and understand our part in bringing about a more just society. You'll soon be noticing how singular narratives drive behaviour and conversation and how language helps to shape our views, understanding how fake news magnifies your own biases and blind spots, and reflecting on how to be a better ally; in a way that is not just performative but that creates meaningful, effective and lasting change. Communicate for Change is a book for anyone interested in the conversations about race that have been happening in the UK and around the world, and anyone wanting to play their part in bringing about class, gender and racial equity. Thought-provoking and stimulating, it lays out how we can take that next step from learning and talking about anti-racism and unconscious bias to putting it into practice and actively shaping an environment in which justice can thrive. |
| woke merriam webster: The Routledge Companion to Business Journalism Joseph Weber, Richard S. Dunham, 2024-01-10 The Routledge Companion to Business Journalism provides a complete and critical survey of the field of business and economic journalism. Beginning by exploring crucial questions of the moment, the volume goes on to address such topics as the history of the field; differentiation among business journalism outlets; issues and forces that shape news coverage; globalism; personal finance issues; and professional concerns for practicing business journalists. Critical perspectives are introduced, including: gender and diversity matters on the business news desk and in business news coverage; the quality of coverage, and its ideological impact and framework; the effect of the internet on coverage; differences in approaches around the world; ethical issues; and education among journalists. Contributions are drawn from around the world and include work by leading names in the industry, as well as accomplished and rising-star academics. This book is an essential companion to advanced scholars and researchers of business and financial journalism as well as those with overlapping interests in communications, economics, and sociology. |
| woke merriam webster: A Corruption of Consequence Ronnie W. Rogers, 2021-02-23 A grave danger lurks behind the seemingly friendly term of social justice. Contemporary social justice endangers our country, families, and, most importantly, the gospel of Jesus Christ. Social justice is, in many ways, a euphemism for cultural Marxism. What has made its threat even more treacherous is that cultural Marxism ideas have made their way into conservative evangelicalism and the Southern Baptist Convention. As long as Christians are led to believe that social justice is the same as God’s justice, Christians will be facilitators of godless Marxism. They will be instruments of corrupting the gospel of Jesus Christ. This book biblically critiques social justice and prepares Christians to stand for God’s impartial justice, truth, love, and the gospel. |
| woke merriam webster: Merriam-Webster's Japanese-English Learner's Dictionary Kenkyusha Ltd. Staff, 편집부, Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff, 1993 A comprehensive romanized dictionary for students and business professionals seeking to master practical, modern Japanese.--Cover. |
| woke merriam webster: Word Wise Will Jelbert, 2020-10-20 Supercharge your speech to get what you want out of every conversation with this fun and practical guide to verbal vividness. An eye-opening guide on how we talk and write to one another, Word Wise explores 400+ of the most common cases of word trash (filler words, hyperbole, and abstractions) and word power (verbs of action, ear candy, onomatopoeia). Examining social media, the language of Donald Trump, AI language research, and heard-on-the-street lingo, communication expert Will Jelbert offers simple and concrete recommendations for improving your own vernacular. With wit, practical applications, and a small dose of grammar, Word Wise will help you communicate more effectively at home, at work, and online. |
| woke merriam webster: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus Merriam-Webster, 2014-04 This volume which has been updated with the addition of about 500 new thesaurus entries as well as new Canadian and British spelling variants. Front matter and alpha sections A and Z plus back matter section on Punctuation supplied. |
| woke merriam webster: Liberal White Supremacy Angie Beeman, 2022-09-01 In Liberal White Supremacy, Angie Beeman argues that white supremacy is maintained not only by right-wing conservatives or stereotypically uneducated working-class racial bigots but also by progressives who operate from a liberal ideology of color-blindness, racism-evasiveness, and class elitism. This distinction provides insight on divisions among progressives at the local level, in community organizations, and at the national level, in the Democratic Party. By distinguishing between liberal and radical approaches to racism, class oppression, capitalism, and social movement tactics, Beeman shows how progressives continue to be limited by liberal ideology and perpetuate rather than dismantle white supremacy, all while claiming to be antiracist. She conceptualizes this self-serving process as “liberal white supremacy,” the tendency for liberal European Americans to constantly place themselves in the superior moral position in a way that reinforces inequality. Beeman advances what she calls action-oriented and racism-centered intersectional approaches as alternatives to progressive organizational strategies that either downplay racism in favor of a class-centered approach or take a talk-centered approach to racism without developing explicit actions to challenge it. |
| woke merriam webster: The IC Toolkit Jim Knight, Jessica Wise, Michelle Harris, Amy Musante, 2024-10-22 Refine the art and craft of instructional coaching. For more than 25 years, Jim Knight and his team at the Instructional Coaching Group have been studying what excellence in instructional coaching looks and sounds like. Their findings—organized around 7 Success Factors for instructional coaches and shared via books, articles, and workshops—have helped many instructional coaches around the world to increase teacher effectiveness and improve outcomes for students. Bringing together for the first time a wealth of resources and practical tools, The IC Toolkit is designed to guide instructional coaches—either individually or, preferably, collectively—through a 36-week journey of practice, reflection, and learning. For instructional coaches who want to improve and leaders who want to set up meaningful learning experiences, the book provides concrete tools—including activities, checklists, case studies, and videos—that you can use every week. Additional features include One-page descriptions of each success factor A needs assessment to gauge your instructional coaching proficiency in the 7 Success Factors Learning paths to guide your use of the resources and enable meaningful exploration of each success factor End-of-chapter reflection questions The IC Toolkit makes it possible for every instructional coach to become highly proficient in the Success Factors. When instructional coaches become highly proficient in their craft, we can see students, teachers, and systems flourish. |
| woke merriam webster: Everyday People Robert Hartmann McNamara, 2023-06-19 An objective and empirical assessment of Trump supporters as part of a larger social movement |
| woke merriam webster: Research Anthology on Racial Equity, Identity, and Privilege Management Association, Information Resources, 2022-01-14 Past injustice against racial groups rings out throughout history and negatively affects today’s society. Not only do people hold onto negative perceptions, but government processes and laws have remnants of these past ideas that impact people today. To enact change and promote justice, it is essential to recognize the generational trauma experienced by these groups. The Research Anthology on Racial Equity, Identity, and Privilege analyzes the impact that past racial inequality has on society today. This book discusses the barriers that were created throughout history and the ways to overcome them and heal as a community. Covering topics such as critical race theory, transformative change, and intergenerational trauma, this three-volume comprehensive major reference work is a dynamic resource for sociologists, community leaders, government officials, policymakers, education administration, preservice teachers, students and professors of higher education, justice advocates, researchers, and academicians. |
| woke merriam webster: Michelle Obama and the FLOTUS Effect Tahira Chloe Mahdi, 2019-10-29 Michelle Obama intentionally defined her role and herself in ways that countered and complemented the images and works of previous First Ladies. This book explores the role of the first African-American First Lady, and considers her impending legacy on the American political landscape, and society. |
| woke merriam webster: The Aesthetics of Necropolitics Natasha Lushetich, 2018-12-11 The collection comprises contributions from leading artist-theorists in the fields of necropolitics and tactical media, and from increasingly influential scholars of biomediality and urban performativity |
| woke merriam webster: The American Heritage Student Dictionary , 1998 The American Heritage(R) Student Dictionary contains the most current and comprehensive vocabulary for students in grades 6 through 9. More than 65,000 entries are enhanced by more than 2,000 photographs and illustrations. New computer and Internet terms make this trusted reference work more relevant than ever. The extensive program of biographical and geographic entries has been revised and supplemented in view of the latest cultural and political developments. |
| woke merriam webster: Gender and Culture Wars in Italy Emiliana De Blasio, Donatella Selva, 2024-06-22 This book examines contemporary culture wars around gender in Italy. Applying methods from European cultural studies, the authors reconstruct the ways in which gender issues have become part of the contemporary culture wars in Italy. Recently the convergence between neoliberalism and populism has emphasised the centrality of gender in the political arena at the global level, as well as its crucial place in the rise of far-right and alt-right formations. By examining the cases of three key debates from the last five years, this book traces the moments, actors, and argumentative strategies that triggered these culture wars around gender issues. |
| woke merriam webster: Social Media Storms Pernille Rydén, Muhammad Ismail Hossain, Efthymia Kottika, Vatroslav Škare, 2021-08-25 This fascinating new book explores the benefits and dynamics of social media storms and identifies the possible opportunities that they present for further engagement with customers. It provides actionable managerial advice on planning for, measuring, and innovatively navigating social media storms. Based on a sound theoretical background and illustrated by vivid real-life examples and case studies throughout every chapter, this book combines thorough explanations of the elements of business decision-making, market interaction, consumer psychology, branding, and business communication. In comparison to the existing literature, the book departs from the classical, but insufficient crisis communication management approaches to suggest novel frameworks and tools for empowering businesses, consumers, and broader societies in the digital age. Social Media Storms: Empowering Leadership Beyond Crisis Management provides advanced undergraduate and postgraduate digital marketing, marketing communications, strategy, and crisis management students with a comprehensive understanding of the social media storm phenomenon and helps marketing and communications professionals to leverage the opportunities that social media storms are bringing. |
| woke merriam webster: Are We All Sleeping? Regina Ruth Riley, 2024-03-27 This book is framed within a popular Biblical parable of the 10 sleeping bridesmaids and the “woke” culture. The author tells stories of her life with elements involving faith, mental health, and racism in society and the church. The title suggests, we are all sleeping like the 10 bridesmaids. We need to be both awakened and prepared for the Great Day of the coming Messiah. |
| woke merriam webster: The Merriam-Webster Instant Speller Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff, 1992 The Merriam-Webster Instant Speller puts spelling solutions at your fingertips. This easy-to-use reference offers fast answers to all your questions about the spelling and hyphenation of 35,000 words. Includes not just general vocabulary, but names of states and major U.S. cities, names of countries, adjectives of nationality, foreign currency units, irregular plurals and inflected forms, and variant spellings. |
| woke merriam webster: Consuming Crisis Francesca Sobande, 2022-10-26 Consuming Crisis is a crucial account of how consumer culture capitalized on Coronavirus (COVID-19). Sobande explores how brands claim to care while they encourage people to ‘keep calm and consume’. This critical analysis of the power and politics of marketing examines an eclectic mix of campaigns, content, and experiences. Such work outlines the societal significance of fast-fashion adverts, banana bread’s pandemic ‘moment’, university social media strategies, and how digital technology mediates memories and work. Based on the belief that brands cannot be activists, Sobande creatively considers how brands construct care, camaraderie, culture, and so-called ‘normal’ life during times of crisis. Francesca Sobande is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media Studies at Cardiff University |
| woke merriam webster: Merriam-Webster's Pocket Guide to Punctuation Merriam-Webster, Inc, 2001 New edition! A practical personal writing adviser. Coverage includes punctuation, capitalization, possessives, and compound words, with a special chapter on quotations. Students will especially appreciate guidance on preparing footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographies. |
| woke merriam webster: Color-Courageous Discipleship Michelle T. Sanchez, 2022-11-01 Discover a Christ-centered approach to antiracism that will empower you to be transformed as you transform your world. “A clear biblical theology for why racial solidarity is integral to discipleship—one that is not influenced by the right or the left but by Jesus!”—Dave Ferguson, lead pastor of Community Christian Church So you’re for Jesus and against racism. But racism is such a fraught topic—can’t we just talk about Jesus? Michelle T. Sanchez has discovered through her own journey that it’s impossible to separate racial discipleship from our relationship with God. When we choose to courageously resist racism, we discover opportunities to encounter Christ in fresh and exciting ways. Color-Courageous Discipleship is our guidebook to a deeper connection with God through the adventure of racial discipleship. Grounded in the gospel, this practical and thought-provoking book • reveals multiple ways that the racial dynamics of our society have already formed us • explores what it means to biblically and proactively address racial inequity for the sake of God’s glory • equips us to engage in challenging conversations about racial reconciliation with grace and truth • offers hope, creative answers, and a path forward both individually and as beloved community Whatever your race or background, Color-Courageous Discipleship invites you to experience more of Jesus as you pursue racial righteousness in his name. |
| woke merriam webster: Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition Michelle T. Sanchez, 2022-11-01 Teens will discover a Christ-centered approach to antiracism that will empower them to be transformed as they transform their world—with end-of-chapter discussion questions for families and youth groups. It’s time to go beyond saying “I’m not racist.” It’s time to take action. It’s time to become a color-courageous Christian and stand up to racism wherever you see it—in your school, in your community, and in your own heart and mind. In Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition, Michelle T. Sanchez shows you how racial righteousness was God’s idea in the first place. As Michelle explores antiracism from a biblical perspective, she helps us • see how following Jesus and pursuing antiracism naturally go together • understand why this generation is uniquely positioned to seek racial justice and pursue racial equity • speak out with grace, truth, and wisdom—whatever your age or stage in life may be • engage in color-courageous spiritual practices that will strengthen your witness and revitalize your faith • step into who God is calling you to be in today’s world • be inspired to make a difference right where you are Whenever you choose to take color-courageous action in Jesus’s name, you have the opportunity to be transformed and bring transformation to others. What could be better? This book is your invitation to an antiracist discipleship adventure together with your own world-changing generation. |
| woke merriam webster: Christians in a Cancel Culture Joe Dallas, 2021-08-03 The WHO, WHAT, and HOW of Responding to Those Who Want to Silence You You’ve based your understanding of today’s sensitive social issues on the Bible’s truth. Mainstream culture not only sees these issues differently but calls you bigoted for rejecting views they’ve deemed self-evident. So how do you witness Christ’s love to those ready to write you off as hateful? Christians in a Cancel Culture breaks down how you can speak wisdom about politically charged and personal subjects with equal parts compassion and conviction. This book will affirm your understanding of the Bible’s views on sin, salvation, racism, gender identity, homosexuality, and abortion while teaching you… why today’s world has grown so hostile to Christians and biblical values where you can find room to minister within challenging conversations how you can sustain relationships with those who feel threatened by God’s truth Walking in faith isn’t about fighting culture wars but witnessing Jesus’s restorative grace to those who haven’t yet found it. Christians in a Cancel Culture will prepare you to stay true to your beliefs as you address today’s controversies while opening doors to deeper discussions about Christ’s redeeming love. |
What Does 'Woke' Mean? - Merriam-Webster
May 19, 2025 · Woke is now defined in this dictionary as “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” and identified as …
Woke - Wikipedia
Woke is an adjective derived from African-American English used since the 1930s or earlier to refer to awareness of racial prejudice and discrimination, often in the construction stay woke. …
What does the word 'woke' really mean, and where does ... - NPR
Jul 19, 2023 · One word has become unavoidable on the campaign trail — woke. But what does it really mean and where does it come from? The word has a long and serious history in Black …
Here’s what ‘woke’ means and how to respond to it
Dec 20, 2023 · Typically, “wokeness” and “woke ideology” are terms of abuse, used against a variety of practices that, despite their diversity, have a similar character. Often, what is …
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Jan 31, 2025 · What is the definition and origin of 'woke'? The term "woke" used to have a different meaning. It was first used by Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey as early as 1923. …
What does 'woke' mean and why are some conservatives using it?
Mar 4, 2025 · To be "woke" politically in the Black community means that someone is informed, educated and conscious of social injustice and racial inequality, Merriam-Webster Dictionary …
What does it mean to be ‘woke’? - PolitiFact
Mar 7, 2023 · “Woke” began in Black vernacular as a warning to be wary of racism. It was adopted by liberal social justice advocates during the Black Lives Matter and Me Too …
What Does ‘Woke’ Mean? - Yahoo
Mar 6, 2025 · What is Woke? The term “woke” originates from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), where it initially meant being awake or alert.
What is woke and what does it really mean? - Advocate.com
Mar 7, 2025 · Being "woke" in the LGBTQ+ community means being aware of the challenges people face because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The term has been used in …
What does ‘woke’ mean? - Fox News
May 30, 2021 · "Woke is a slang term that is easing into the mainstream from some varieties of a dialect called African American Vernacular English (sometimes called AAVE)," according to …
What Does 'Woke' Mean? - Merriam-Webster
May 19, 2025 · Woke is now defined in this dictionary as “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” and identified as …
Woke - Wikipedia
Woke is an adjective derived from African-American English used since the 1930s or earlier to refer to awareness of racial prejudice and discrimination, often in the construction stay woke. …
What does the word 'woke' really mean, and where does ... - NPR
Jul 19, 2023 · One word has become unavoidable on the campaign trail — woke. But what does it really mean and where does it come from? The word has a long and serious history in Black …
Here’s what ‘woke’ means and how to respond to it
Dec 20, 2023 · Typically, “wokeness” and “woke ideology” are terms of abuse, used against a variety of practices that, despite their diversity, have a similar character. Often, what is …
What does 'woke' mean in politics? How the term is used in ...
Jan 31, 2025 · What is the definition and origin of 'woke'? The term "woke" used to have a different meaning. It was first used by Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey as early as 1923. …
What does 'woke' mean and why are some conservatives using it?
Mar 4, 2025 · To be "woke" politically in the Black community means that someone is informed, educated and conscious of social injustice and racial inequality, Merriam-Webster Dictionary …
What does it mean to be ‘woke’? - PolitiFact
Mar 7, 2023 · “Woke” began in Black vernacular as a warning to be wary of racism. It was adopted by liberal social justice advocates during the Black Lives Matter and Me Too …
What Does ‘Woke’ Mean? - Yahoo
Mar 6, 2025 · What is Woke? The term “woke” originates from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), where it initially meant being awake or alert.
What is woke and what does it really mean? - Advocate.com
Mar 7, 2025 · Being "woke" in the LGBTQ+ community means being aware of the challenges people face because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The term has been used in …
What does ‘woke’ mean? - Fox News
May 30, 2021 · "Woke is a slang term that is easing into the mainstream from some varieties of a dialect called African American Vernacular English (sometimes called AAVE)," according to …
