Sister Wives (2010) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Sister Wives2010

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What We Think

Sister Wives stays mostly non-woke, focusing on authentic people and their unique family structure. While it slightly nudges at cultural norms, it avoids heavy-handed ideology or mockery of tradition, resulting in a show that’s surprisingly restrained by modern reality TV standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show focuses on the lived experience of a polygamist family, keeping its narrative around real relationships rather than shoehorning identity politics or ideological messaging. Casting is based on the actual family, so there’s no forced representation or unrealistic character portrayals here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While some might see the show's sympathetic view of nontraditional marriage as challenging mainstream family norms, it actually treats religious belief, family, and masculinity with nuance and respect, rarely mocking or subverting them for cheap points.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives are presented, especially as the family encounters social stigma. The show doesn’t villainize traditionalists, but rather explores tension between outsiders' views and the family's choices, providing a rare glimpse at pluralism rather than a one-note message.

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