101 Dalmatians (1996) | How Woke Is It?

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101 Dalmatians1996

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What We Think

"101 Dalmatians" is a breath of non-woke, family-friendly air. The story and characters are rooted in classic storytelling sensibilities, with no evidence of modern ideological overreach. If only Hollywood could remember how to make them like this.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The 1996 "101 Dalmatians" sticks closely to its original storyline without shoehorning in modern identity politics. Characters are defined by personality and actions, not by their backgrounds or forced representation. No noticeable emphasis on diversity for its own sake, just good old-fashioned family fun (and lots of puppies).

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family themes are at the heart of the story, with male and female roles playing out in line with mainstream 90s sensibilities. There's no attack on religion, family, or traditional values. Masculinity and femininity are portrayed in a balanced, natural manner, and cultural references remain appropriate for the time period.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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No ideological monoculture here, villains are over-the-top for comedic effect, not stand-ins for traditional worldviews. The film doesn’t preach or mock dissenting perspectives, preferring a focus on light-hearted adventure. Viewers aren’t bombarded with one-note moralizing about hot-button issues.

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