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The term "woke left ideology" is a highly contested, primarily pejorative phrase used by critics to describe progressive movements and ideas centered on social justice and identity politics.

Origins and Evolution
The term "woke" originated in African American English, meaning to be "aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice)". It gained prominence during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement around 2014, with activists using the phrase "stay woke" to urge vigilance against police brutality and systemic racism.

 
In recent years, the word has been widely adopted by opponents, particularly from the political right, as a broad, mocking insult for anything they consider overly progressive or liberal. In this context, it often implies performative activism, excessive political correctness, or an "intolerant and moralising ideology".

Core Concepts of the Ideology (as perceived by critics)
Critics of "woke left ideology" often point to the following principles they associate with it:Identity Politics: A focus on group identity markers such as race, gender, and sexual orientation, often viewing the world through a dynamic of "oppressor and oppressed" groups.

Systemic Injustice: The belief that society is intentionally structured to oppress marginalized groups and that historical injustices must be actively addressed.
Equity over Equality: Advocacy for equity (proportional representation and differentiated treatment based on group membership to achieve equal outcomes) rather than traditional equality (equal opportunity and treatment for all individuals regardless of race or gender).
Rejection of Universalism: A move away from Enlightenment ideals of universal human reason and rights in favor of cultural relativism and an emphasis on difference.
Cancel Culture: The use of social pressure and public shaming to punish those with dissenting viewpoints, which critics argue suppresses free speech and intellectual inquiry.

Internal and External Debates
The application of "woke" as a pejorative has led to varied interpretations and intense political debate: Right-Wing Perspective: The right commonly uses "woke" as an umbrella term to criticize progressive values and policies, often linking it to critical race theory, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and a perceived "victimhood culture".
Left-Wing Perspective: Some philosophers and commentators on the left, such as Susan Neiman, argue that "woke" ideology is a fundamental departure and a "betrayal" of traditional left-wing values, which historically focused on universalism and class struggle rather than identity divisions.
Semantic Confusion: The term's meaning has been diluted and shifts depending on the speaker and context, making it difficult to pin down a single, agreed-upon definition.