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.
Are medical and religious rights at odds in transgender youth care? Explore the ethical and legal battles in this high-stakes controversy.
Is identity subjective or divine? Ancient philosophy and modern debates converge to redefine gender perceptions.
Those who disagree with medical and social transition efforts deserve therapy that respects their values.
Psychology is caught between scientism and postmodern activism, creating unique fault lines within the discipline
What truly defines education? Is it merely a tool for power, or is there a deeper pursuit of truth, wisdom, beauty, and virtue? Academia faces an ongoing battle for its soul.
Higher education is in the midst of an era-sized shift, placing radical skepticism and activism at the center.
In our increasingly divisive country, public libraries stand as one of the few neutral civic spaces. But pervasive ideological tilt may prove a death knell. Librarians, however, can save the library as a sanctuary for all.
Many gravitate to theories that refuse outside critique. These prevent the important processes of discussion that are required for a healthy society.
I chat with Greg Matsen of the Cwic show about Elder Holland’s BYU talk. We talk politics, CRT, religion and teaching policy. Fun to agree-and disagree-with him!
The message of the gospel of Christ makes some people uncomfortable and angry. That doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Maybe we should show a little more humble openness to what CRT can offer our understanding of the world?