The article discusses the evolution of language policing in American culture, particularly from 2012 to 2023, amidst social justice movements. It details how 'wokeness' has mandated certain linguistic changes and how Donald Trump’s administration, which promised to champion free speech, ironically enacted its own restrictions on language. This contradiction by conservatives points to a broader conversation on societal language norms and the implications of enforcing specific terminologies amidst a charged political landscape.
Donald Trump promised that his election would free Americans from ever having to worry about saying the wrong thing again. However, he quickly established his own linguistic proscriptions.
The policing of language, termed 'wokeness,' has led to changes in vocabulary, such as using 'Latinx' instead of traditional Spanish, creating a nuanced battlefield over language.
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