Braceface (2001) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

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What We Think

Braceface is refreshingly non-woke for its era, mainly focusing on universal coming-of-age experiences without force-feeding ideology or rewriting cultural norms. Safe viewing for those wanting classic, apolitical cartoons.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Braceface focuses mainly on relatable teenage struggles, friendships, and family rather than forcing in identity politics or overemphasizing diversity for its own sake. Characters are developed more for their personalities than their demographics, with identity rarely overshadowing plot.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show generally treats family, school, and traditional friendships with respect. While some episodes touch on growing up and modern issues, it doesn’t undermine core values like family or portray masculinity negatively. It takes a lighthearted, everyday approach to teen life rather than pushing an agenda.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Most perspectives are given reasonable treatment, and while the show is built around modern Canadian culture, it doesn’t make a point of villainizing tradition or dissenting views. Occasional afterschool-special moments, but nothing resembling a one-sided ideological echo chamber.

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