Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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85%

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising2016

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What We Think

‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ puts ideology before story, subverts traditional roles for comedic and political effect, and leaves little room for pluralism. It’s a prime example of modern Hollywood’s tendency to go overboard on ‘wokeness’ at the expense of narrative fun and balance.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film’s plot revolves around a sorority pushing back against the sexism of Greek life, often highlighting feminist themes over character depth or original comedic setups. Many character motivations and plot devices seem tailored specifically to make ideological points, sometimes at the expense of narrative logic or organic development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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‘Neighbors 2’ leans heavily into mocking traditional male roles and fraternity culture while boosting its female leads as virtuous disruptors. Family and traditional values are played mostly for laughs or depicted as outdated, and masculinity is frequently treated as problematic or immature.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film rarely gives sincere voice to more traditional or dissenting viewpoints. Alternative perspectives are almost always treated as punchlines or villainous, with the main cast universally backing the film’s modern ideological leanings.

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