Striptease (1996) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Striptease1996

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What We Think

"Striptease" is a product of 1990s Hollywood, focused on tabloid-ready entertainment rather than box-checking social messages. Its woke level is very low, more guilty pleasure than progressive lecture.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The story of "Striptease" focuses on a single mother's efforts to regain custody of her daughter, turning to exotic dancing for financial reasons. Identity politics aren’t at the forefront here, characters are developed primarily through personality and circumstance rather than 'representation' checklists. If anything, the film leans more into sensationalism than modern 'woke' tropes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family dynamics are central, albeit explored through unusual circumstances, a mother struggling within a broken system. Masculinity isn't overtly flaunted or mocked, though some male characters are depicted as sleazy or corrupt for comedic effect. The film doesn't aim to undermine faith or cultural heritage; it's more satirical than subversive.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There's little sense of an ideological monoculture at work. The film doesn't push modern identity politics or vilify traditional views. In fact, most characters exhibit a range of motivations and backgrounds, and alternative perspectives aren't caricatured for ideological effect. It's too busy being campy to make a grand statement.

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