The Secret (2006) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

10%

The Secret2006

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What We Think

'The Secret' isn't woke in the modern sense, it focuses on self-empowerment through a glossy, universal 'law of attraction' concept with minimal engagement in identity politics or culture war narratives. Its lack of diversity in philosophy is more new-agey than ideological.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film's focus is on self-help and the so-called 'law of attraction.' It doesn't sacrifice narrative for modern identity politics or shoehorn in forced representation. The storytelling is simplistic, but not due to woke priorities.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn't aggressively undermine traditional religion, family, or gender. In fact, it's largely apolitical and stays away from contentious modern culture-war themes. However, its message could be seen as self-centered and dismissive of traditional forms of moral guidance.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While it pushes a singular self-help worldview, this isn't rooted in contemporary left-leaning ideology. There's little to no mockery of alternative philosophies, although dissent is largely ignored. No overt promotion of a modern ideological monoculture here.

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