Wokeness is basically neo-Marxism and focuses on power, identity and equity.
Category: Society
Society
Poll shows 67% support for cellphone ban in schools
Seems to be working elsewhere. Why not here?
Society
Snowflake Vic Uni students melt down at thought of heated debate on free speech
These kids really don’t get it, do they?
Society
Smart watches may be the same as smuggling cell phones into class, some worry as phone ban begins
Cyber-bullying just isn’t the same when you’re using a laptop.
Government
Despite a successful petition, Tauranga may be denied vote on its Māori ward for years
They may need to wait until at least 2030.
Society
“Shame on me”: Grant signals a major sea-change on puberty blockers and hormone treatments for youth
“It is possible that we are looking at a major medical misadventure with a cohort of children having their lives compromised.”
Society
Oranga Tamariki suggests a significant decrease in the number of children in care is proof its policies are succeeding, but is that the whole story?
“Oranga Tamariki data implies the situation is improving whereas the Police data implies the situation is deteriorating. They can’t both be right.”
Summaries
Tech Era’s Impact: Cursive writing decline tied to IQ drop
“…technology shortens attention spans and decreases the need to think deeply.”
Society
Family First sounds the alarm over 25% increase in abortions since decriminalisation
A big jump since 2020.
Society
The erosion of values in education has set a generation adrift
Perhaps time to get back to the 10 Commandments?