Social Justice
What is Woke? Navigating the Polarization of Social Justice
What is ‘woke?’ Explore the word’s origins, what it was intended for, and how it now propels the cultural divide.
Robert Jensen
September 25, 2024
What is ‘woke?’ Explore the word’s origins, what it was intended for, and how it now propels the cultural divide.
It would help if we understood some of the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict that popular slogans ignore.
Can humanity conquer its divisions? Unity and deep compassion are essential for global healing
A prisoner unravels his mother’s adoption, revealing a legacy marred by racism, abuse, and addiction.
It’s natural to air our frustrations. Sometimes, that works—and other times, it can hurt the very thing we aim to help.
Why is a diverse group of religious parents suing a Maryland School District? They’re teaching a new religion in the classroom.
How can individuals fight poverty? By advocating for fair wages, supporting family-friendly policies, ensuring decent housing, and fostering kindness in daily interactions.
Given such a strong divergence in views over social justice, how could we not fall into the larger culture wars? Because God expects something better from us. A parting aspiration for a peacemaking pathway forward.
Is it okay in these competing visions of the world’s problems (and solutions) for any one of us to make a serious mistake? If so, what is to be done about us?
Thoughtful people disagree on what exactly is the essential problem at the root of our societal woes—with some emphasizing the collective failure of certain groups and others highlighting the failings inside us all.
Discover how BYU’s unconventional strategies dramatically reduce sexual assault rates on campus, challenging the status quo and offering insights for other universities to follow.
If you don’t direct your trust and love in one place, then you’re going to put it somewhere else.