Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life2016

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What We Think

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life keeps its focus on childhood antics over identity politics. While it's not a bastion of traditionalism, it avoids most hallmarks of modern wokeness, offering a mostly lighthearted, apolitical experience.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film centers on a mischievous boy fighting against an overbearing school system. While there is some token diversity in supporting roles, identity politics don't dictate the screenplay or character arcs. Narrative decisions are generally focused on childhood mischief, not ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and authority figures are presented with nuance, both supportive and antagonistic. Masculinity, family, and responsibility are explored, but the story doesn't take a jab at traditional values or religious themes in any significant way.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The mainstream school setting opts for a fairly safe, generic approach. While traditional authority is ridiculed, it isn't overtly villainized for ideological reasons. There's little evidence of aggressive ideological messaging or the mocking of alternative viewpoints.

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