Can anyone explain “woke” to me

Agree, suziewoozie . Here in the US, racial injustice and sexual harassment are the two issues currently associated with the term most frequently.

I searched and found this:
metro.co.uk/2018/06/27/wait-woke-mean-7665438/
Probably easier to read an article than to try and explain it! I'm not sure any of us can really. I think the problem is that some people are becoming too socially aware!

I wouldn’t use the word ‘woke’ about climate change activists - I think its more touchy feely than that.

and its their

Sheesh, I'm tired! After 3 a.m. here in CA. Off to bed...

gmarie yes that’s a good explanation in its pure meaning

It describes sanctimonious hypocritical people who think they are better than the rest of us as only they are concerned about the planet.

They often fly around the world preaching their message about the horrors of, well, any form of motorised transport.

It’s one of those words that has recently shifted in meaning - originally it meant what Cal said but in the context of social, particularly racial, injustice. Now it’s often used negatively to apply to people voicing very ‘right on’ opinions on a whole range of social issues often imo talking through their hats. I often use it disparagingly to describe the pro- trans views of many celebrities and leading politicians.

oops may you you may

I think it means being awakened, mentally and emotionally, to certain societal issues that may you have been aware of but not have necessarily understood or appreciated in its entirety.

It’s a byword for social awareness Flossieturner

I came on to this thread looking for enlightenment too Flossieturner. Let's hope someone knows....