"Explores the tensions between people working to become more aware of social inequality and other issues, and people who believe this can become a misguided effort that undermines traditional society. It will describe what the term "woke" means, its evolving (and politicized) meaning, and examples of how "being woke" has manifested in recent culture"-- Provided by publisher.

Making history or defiling it? -- The origins of woke -- Being woke -- "Where woke goes to die" -- Life in a woke nation -- Source notes -- For further research -- Index -- Image credits -- About the author.