Real Girl (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

Real Girl2018

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What We Think

Refreshingly non-woke, Real Girl focuses on relatable personal growth and romance instead of modern ideological messaging. Good old-fashioned storytelling for a change!

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Real Girl keeps its narrative focused on character growth, genuine romance, and classic high school awkwardness. Identity factors aren't at the forefront and characters are developed through their actions and relationships rather than as designated representatives of any group. The story leans into timeless themes of acceptance and emotional vulnerability rather than box-ticking on diversity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional values like friendship, sincerity, and overcoming social awkwardness are given importance. Masculinity and femininity are explored in the context of typical high school life; there's little sign of gender role subversion or cultural traditions being rewritten to fit current ideological trends.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Perspectives in Real Girl feel pluralistic for the setting, awkward outcasts, popular kids, and various personalities interact without heavy-handed caricature or agenda. There’s no obvious ideological monoculture, with conflicts stemming from relatable social struggles rather than any political messaging.

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