A Girl Like Her (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

36%

A Girl Like Her2015

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What We Think

"A Girl Like Her" leans into topical social issues without fully surrendering narrative integrity or demonizing traditional values. While there is a modern sensibility, it doesn't aggressively impose a woke agenda, resulting in a relatively low overall score.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film's focus is on school bullying and dramatizes the effects through a lens of personal trauma. While it spotlights female perspectives, it generally avoids overtly prioritizing identity over character depth. Representation here feels natural rather than forced, and characters are given space to show both flaws and growth.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family structure and morality are not directly critiqued or undermined. The film largely steers clear of targeting religion, masculinity, or foundational values. It settles on the universal themes of empathy and self-reflection rather than cultural revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

There is a clear bias toward a modern understanding of social issues like bullying and mental health, but the film stops short of outright villainizing those who disagree. Still, alternative viewpoints, especially any reflecting stricter discipline or parental authority, aren't explored in depth.

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