On the Basis of Sex (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

90%

On the Basis of Sex2018

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What We Think

On the Basis of Sex is a textbook example of Hollywood ‘wokeness’. It sidelines traditional themes in favor of identity-driven messaging and paints the culture wars in broad, one-sided strokes. Non-woke viewers will see little here that resembles honest debate or balanced narrative.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

In our view, the film places identity and gender themes front and center, often prioritizing Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s status as a woman over nuanced personal development or legal insight. Several supporting characters feel defined largely by their identity or political alignment, which can detract from well-rounded storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional gender roles are heavily critiqued, and masculine institutions are portrayed largely as obstacles. Family and religion are relatively sidelined in favor of progressive change, with little effort to find virtue in historic structures or viewpoints.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Virtually all traditional or dissenting viewpoints are simplified into rigid, unsympathetic antagonists, while progressive values are seen as universally correct. There’s little meaningful debate or diversity of perspective, just a clear ideological line.

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