The World's Most Extraordinary Homes (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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The World's Most Extraordinary Homes2017

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What We Think

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes is about buildings, not 'wokeness.' With little to no ideological signaling, identity obsession, or moralizing, it’s pure real-estate escapism. A rare non-woke oasis amidst current TV trends.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show focuses almost exclusively on architectural innovation and design, not on shoehorning in identity politics or ticking diversity boxes. Presenters are chosen for expertise and charisma rather than ideological signals. Narrative is driven by the houses, not ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There's very little commentary on tradition, religion, or gender roles, families and architects are simply shown as they are, with no agenda to undermine cultural foundations. The show isn't interested in rewriting history or critiquing traditional values, just celebrating homes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The series is apolitical to the point of being refreshing, though it does showcase global, cosmopolitan values by virtue of being international. Still, there's no overt mocking or exclusion of traditional worldviews. Diversity is incidental, not forced or preachy.

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