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The debate around "woke" is complicated by its evolving definition. For some, it is simply about awareness of social issues; for others, it signifies the active promotion of a particular ideological worldview that often feels confrontational or divisive. Disney appears to fall into the latter category in many critics' eyes, with content that seems to serve as a vehicle for advocating specific social positions.
Iger's comments attempting to dismiss the significance of woke activism—equating it to historical moments of activism or mere diversity efforts—fail to convince critics who see a deliberate pattern of ideological messaging integrated into Disney’s latest projects.