10 Things I Hate About You (1999) | How Woke Is It?

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10 Things I Hate About You1999

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What We Think

'10 Things I Hate About You' is a mostly non-woke rom-com with only minor nods toward progressive themes and next to no modern ideological baggage. A breath of fresh air compared to today’s offerings.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film mostly prioritizes character development and romantic comedy tropes over modern identity politics. Characters are fleshed out based on personality and motivation rather than race, gender, or sexuality, with no obvious forced representation or hyper-competence for diverse characters.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There is some mild subversion of gender roles (strong, unapologetic female lead versus traditional dating expectations), but overall the film treats family, masculinity, and teen relationships with balanced humor rather than hostility toward traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film allows for a variety of perspectives, including traditional and alternative views. While modern for its time, it doesn't aggressively mock or villainize dissenting opinions, and characters often learn from each other rather than promoting one monolithic worldview.

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