Wokeness in higher education is still alive and kicking
The article discusses the persistence of 'wokeness' in higher education, particularly within the American Sociological Association (ASA). Despite efforts to diminish diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the ASA continues to prioritize these values in its leadership and award criteria. The authors argue that college faculty and administrators remain committed to these ideologies, even in the face of legal and political challenges.
- ▪The ASA has a history of leadership that heavily favors women and people of color.
- ▪Recent awards from the ASA explicitly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups.
- ▪Despite legal rulings against racial preferences in admissions, DEI initiatives remain strong in higher education.
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Opinion Wokeness in higher education is still alive and kicking By Naomi Schaefer Riley and James Piereson Published May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET Ballots went out last month for leadership positions at the American Sociological Association. Here’s some advice for candidates: Emphasize your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion credentials. Among the past 13 ASA presidents, 11 were women, and 2 were black men. Among the past 11 vice presidents, 10 were women. One was a white man. In addition, the criteria the ASA outlines for all of its awards make clear that “wokeness” in higher education is still deeply entrenched, notwithstanding efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate it.
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