The New Normal (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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90%

The New Normal2012

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What We Think

'The New Normal' epitomizes early 2010s Hollywood 'wokeness,' pushing progressive narratives on family and identity at the expense of diverse viewpoints and nuanced storytelling. This one sets the bar for ideological conformity in mainstream network sitcoms.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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In our view, the show often prioritizes exploring same-sex parenting and identity politics over nuanced character development. Many storylines revolve around ideology rather than organic narrative growth, with certain characters feeling more like vehicles for representation than fully realized individuals.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show regularly subverts traditional views of family, gender roles, and parenthood, openly challenging conservative values. It frequently frames traditionalists as outdated or comedic, while portraying the non-traditional family as morally and intellectually superior.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is little sincere exploration of dissenting worldviews; traditional perspectives are mostly played for laughs or depicted through heavily stereotyped characters. The overall moral universe conforms to a single, modern progressive ethos without much debate or genuine pluralism.

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