Catalyst: Inclusion, Advocacy Work, and DEI for Aspiring Disruptors.

20: How Media Co-Opts Social Justice Language.

Nike Aurea

In this episode, we tackle how the media has latched onto terms like "canceling" and "woke," reshaping and often misusing them for sensationalism and profit. These words, originally grounded in community awareness and accountability, are now mainstreamed in ways that can distort their intent and weaponize them against those advocating for justice and change.

Reflection Questions:

  • When you hear “woke” or “canceling” in media, what associations come to mind? How do you feel about it?
  • How can we, as disruptors, continue to use these terms with integrity and help reframe them positively?

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