Diversity | Are you "woke" enough?

The word “woke” is one that divides the room; to some it’s a step in the right direction for equality, for others it’s a “war on truth”.

It’s a word that’s caused much controversy in recent years, within the media, political spaces, the court of public opinion, and in the workplace. You’ve probably heard it thrown around a fair bit, particularly by politicians, both with positive and negative connotations.

But what does it mean? Is it a necessary and vital movement that will lead us towards a better future, or another fad that will soon fade into obscurity?

Let’s get into it.