Out of Boundaries
The woke era that began in 2014 ended in 2024. Wokeness, of course, is not dead — it still hangs over many school districts and colleges and will make a comeback with Democratic victories over the next three years — but it no longer is the default mindset.
TL;DR
- The 'woke' era, dominant from 2014-2024, emphasizing boundaries and cutting off 'toxic' people, is ending.
- A significant portion of adults (nearly 40%) report estrangement from family members.
- Progressives are reportedly realizing the importance of community and mutual care over extreme self-care and isolation.
- Media outlets like Vox are shifting from promoting boundaries to warning about the negative impacts of conflict avoidance.
- Actress Kristen Bell has spoken out against extreme boundary-setting, advocating for tolerance and community engagement despite annoyance.