Are You Really Woke? Take The Test
- by Sosa Manuel
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Are you really "woke?" That's becoming a very common term in the lexicon of people all over the world, and it's a very important issue. For those who don't know, woke individuals are those people who have educated themselves about civil rights and social issues, and know the truth about what really works and what is harming the world and its nations. There are countless things that we still need to change about the world, especially in first world countries. In many ways, we are still in the dark ages when it comes to respecting people's rights and treating them like they deserve to be treated - like human beings.
But even though you might think you're woke, it might not be true. This is because sometimes the right thing sounds like something totally extreme and nonsensical, until you sit down and really think about it. But you might also be someone who is happy to sit on the fence, not committing to either side of the argument. And hey, you might even be someone who is rather traditional and rejecting of what many people see as "woke." But you'll never know until you take this quiz for yourself, and see where you really stand...
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What Do You Think About The Gender Pay Gap?
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Is "Mansplaining" An Issue?
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Do You Believe In White Privilege?
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Which Group Has The Most Privilege?
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Should Transgender People Be Allowed In The Military?
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Is It Insensitive To Dress Up As Other Races For Halloween?
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Are Minorities Under-Represented In Hollywood?
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Does History Told By White Historians Need To Be Reexamined And In A Sense, Retold?
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Should Hollywood Stop Casting So Many Women As Stereotypical "Damsels In Distress?"
Along with Hollywood's portrayal of minorities in their films, there is also some concern about its portrayal of women. Many people claim that the vast majority of female characters in Hollywood are stereotypical, cartoonish "damsels in distress," and they want this to change. But what do you think about this?
How Do You Feel About The Fact That White People Will Be A Minority In First World Countries Soon?
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Do You Think Minorities Are Unfairly Targeted By Police?
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Is Slut-Shaming An Important Issue?
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Should Women Be Allowed Combat Roles In The Military?
Women in the military is another important debate when it comes to social issues. Women have been an active part of many military forces for many years, although the decision to have them in active combat roles is a little controversial. Some say they should be given the chance. Others disagree. What do you think?
What Do You Think About The War On Drugs?
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Do Immigrants Have A Responsibility To Adapt To Our Culture, Or Do We Have A Responsibility To Change Ours To Make Them Feel At Home?
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Should A Baker Be Forced To Make A Wedding Cake For A Gay Couple Even Though They Don't Agree With Gay Marriage?
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In Non-Muslim Countries, Is A "Burqa Ban" Justified?
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Do You Think Young Children Should Be Given The Choice To Become Transgender And Receive Hormone Treatments?
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Do You Believe In A World Without Borders?
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What's More Important, Policing Hate Speech Or Promoting Free Speech?
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Should A Woman Be Able To Breastfeed In Public?
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What Kinds Of Weapons Should People Be Able To Own?
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Should A Minority Applicant To A University Be Given A Spot Over A White Student With Better Grades?
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