The Wonder Years (1988) | How Woke Is It?

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The Wonder Years1988

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What We Think

‘The Wonder Years’ is about as non-woke as ’80s TV gets. Its focus is on relatable family life and nostalgia rather than social engineering. A refreshing throwback with barely a whiff of modern Hollywood wokeness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The original 'The Wonder Years' focuses primarily on universal coming-of-age experiences, rather than shoehorning identity politics or forced representation. Characters are relatable and multi-dimensional, showing growth rooted in classic storytelling instead of ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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This show represents traditional family dynamics, treats religion and morality respectfully, and portrays masculinity without ridicule. It largely upholds cultural norms of its setting, with little evidence of subversion or modern revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives are present, often through generational conflict, but aren’t straw-manned. There’s no dominant ideological monoculture, storylines reflect the genuine pluralism of late-60s suburban America.

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