Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood2002

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What We Think

Though female friendship is center stage and the film has feminist overtones, its 'woke' elements are fairly mild by today's standards. More heartfelt melodrama than agenda-driven lecture.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film focuses on a strong group of women and their lifelong friendship, character personalities and relationships are mostly driven by emotional complexity rather than forced identity politics. There is some emphasis on generational trauma, but nothing that feels shoehorned for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional Southern family dynamics and religion are portrayed, sometimes with a critical eye, but the story maintains nuance. The film does spotlight female empowerment, and occasionally pokes at conventional masculinity, but it doesn’t outright undermine cultural foundations in a heavy-handed manner.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The movie leans into its female-centric perspective, but doesn't fully erase alternative viewpoints. While male characters are often sidelined or flawed, the story does attempt to show diverse experiences and offers at least some room for disagreement and complexity.

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