Kickin' It (2011) | How Woke Is It?

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Kickin' It2011

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What We Think

Kickin’ It is a textbook case of a non-woke, good-natured kids’ show: straightforward lessons, vanilla values, and no ideological overreach. It’s as safe from modern Hollywood wokeness as a flying side kick is from a butterfly.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Kickin' It sticks to lighthearted martial arts hijinks and basic coming-of-age stories without shoehorning in identity politics. Casting focuses mainly on personality and chemistry rather than ticking diversity boxes, and character arcs are rooted in old-school underdog themes. There’s little evidence of narrative being sacrificed for the sake of ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values are front and center: friendship, teamwork, respect for teachers, and good old-fashioned perseverance. Masculinity and family aren’t lampooned or subverted, and the show generally celebrates responsibility and respect. Any cultural jokes or lessons are surface-level and harmless.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints aren’t really explored, but that’s a result of the show’s nature as a simple kids’ sitcom, not an ideological monoculture. There are no glaring attempts to mock traditional values or ostracize dissenting opinions; the tone remains inclusive and apolitical throughout.

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