Small Axe (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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89%

Small Axe2020

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Small Axe is a polished showcase for contemporary identity politics, with nearly all its dramatic weight favoring a modern ideological perspective, often at the expense of balanced debate, traditional foundations, or nuanced storytelling.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Small Axe puts strong focus on race and identity, with many characters defined primarily by these aspects. This emphasis can feel heavy-handed and occasionally comes at the expense of nuanced personal development or complex story arcs. Some viewers might find that elements are included more for representation than narrative depth.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The series often portrays British institutions, policing, and traditional cultural structures as inherently oppressive or backward. Masculinity and family are depicted with ambivalence, and traditional values tend to be minimized in favor of highlighting injustice and challenging societal norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Dissenting viewpoints are narrowly presented, often associated with unsympathetic authority figures or caricatures. The show largely operates within a single ideological frame, rarely giving sincere voice to alternative or more traditional perspectives, resulting in a strong sense of monoculture.

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