Mermaids (1990) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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Mermaids1990

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What We Think

For its time, 'Mermaids' is pretty tame on the woke scale. It gently tweaks cultural norms instead of bulldozing them, keeping the focus on relatable family drama rather than ideological messaging. Nothing here for the culture warriors to panic about.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film centers on a quirky but traditional mother-daughter dynamic without resorting to forced representation or overemphasizing identity politics. Character development focuses on real personalities and growth, not on checking diversity boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There’s light poking fun at traditional family values and gender roles, but it’s more comedic than subversive. The film does highlight unconventional parenting, but it doesn’t mount an all-out attack on religion or tradition, just a slight nudge here and there.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While alternative lifestyles are presented, the film avoids demonizing traditional perspectives. Characters clash over religion, family, and morality, allowing for genuine tension and multiple viewpoints rather than steamrolling dissent.

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