Grange Hill (1978) | How Woke Is It?

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Grange Hill1978

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What We Think

Grange Hill, especially in its early years, avoids contemporary 'woke' pitfalls. Focusing on genuine social issues and diverse points of view without identity politics dominating the narrative, it remains a refreshingly grounded school drama.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Grange Hill focused on realistic characters and school life, with identity rarely overshadowing individual stories. The show was more concerned with relatable issues than with box-ticking or shoehorning identity politics, especially in its early years.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While some topics challenged authority and convention, the show largely reflected the norms and values of British society at the time. It depicted families, discipline, and social order as key themes rather than subjects to be mocked or undermined.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Debate and pluralism were common, with a range of perspectives on social issues. Teachers, parents, and students all had differing, often conflicting viewpoints rather than a single ideological message. Non-woke viewpoints were shown sincerely, not merely as caricature.

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