A Shoulder to Cry On (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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82%

A Shoulder to Cry On2023

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What We Think

A Shoulder to Cry On serves up a hefty dose of modern ideological messaging, focusing on identity politics and sidestepping traditional values. It's a classic case of Hollywood (or K-drama) being 'woke' first, storyteller second.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show centers on a same-sex romance, making identity factors core to the story. While some viewers might see this as authentic representation, others may feel it tips into prioritizing ideology over nuanced storytelling, especially when character growth sometimes takes a backseat to relationship drama.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values around family, masculinity, and relationships are largely subverted in favor of highlighting queer romance. Masculine traits are softened, and the series leans into modern perspectives that may feel disconnected from long-standing cultural traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative or traditional views on gender and sexuality are mostly sidelined, with the narrative framing the central relationship as inherently virtuous. There’s little room for dissent, and traditional perspectives aren’t given meaningful voice.

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