In today's fast-evolving digital induced social media world, grasping the nuanced definitions of terms like "woke," "gaslighting," and "catfishing" is essential for effective communication and cultural literacy.

Staying current with these terms will help us make sense of these often-nonsensical environments where one wring move can get a person "cancelled". No, not the type of cancelling the Saturday Evening Post but something much more sinister! As language shapes perceptions and power structures, people who adapt to modern terminology enhance empathy, decision-making, and adaptability in an interconnected world. Ultimately, linguistic fluency equips us to navigate complexities with confidence and respect.

Even these abbreviated definitions are bound to 'trigger" someone in today's society... and God forbid if we just "assume" assigning someone a definition they do not "identify" with. That being said, it's good to have at least some idea what the heck is going on in a world where 5,000 new words are being added to the dictionary every year.

Tread carefully, friends...

Woke

Alert to racial prejudice and discrimination; broadly, awareness of and attentiveness to important societal facts and issues, especially those related to social justice, racial inequality, and discrimination.

Gaslighting

A form of psychological manipulation where a person or group causes someone to question their own sanity, perception of reality, or memories, often leading to confusion, anxiety, and dependency on the manipulator.

Catfishing

Creating a fake online persona to deceive others, often for romantic or financial gain, leading to emotional or material harm.

Intersectionality

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, which create overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

Cisgender

A person whose gender identity corresponds with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Privilege

Unearned advantages or benefits granted to individuals based on their social identities, such as race, gender, or class, relative to others.

Microaggression

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory remarks or actions that convey derogatory or negative messages toward historically marginalized groups.

Ally

A person who supports and advocates for a marginalized group to which they do not belong, actively working to reduce their own privilege and complicity in oppression.

Cancel Culture

The practice of withdrawing support for public figures or entities after they have done or said something perceived as offensive or unacceptable, often via social media.

Feminism

A movement and ideology advocating for gender equality, challenging systemic sexism and promoting women's rights and empowerment.

White Privilege

The societal advantages that white people benefit from in some societies on the basis of their race, often unconsciously, relative to non-white people.

Systemic Racism

Policies and practices within institutions that produce racially disparate outcomes, often embedded in societal structures without overt intent.

Non-Binary

A gender identity that does not fit within the traditional binary of male or female.

Pronouns

Words used to refer to someone's gender identity, such as he/him, she/her, or they/them, to respect individual preferences.

Queer

An umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or cisgender; historically a slur but reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community.

BIPOC

Acronym for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, referring to non-white racial and ethnic groups marginalized by colonialism and white supremacy.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals from varied social and cultural backgrounds, encompassing race, gender, age, ethnicity, disability, and more.

Equity

Fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement while striving to achieve equal outcomes for all, addressing historical inequalities.

Inclusion

The practice of ensuring that all individuals feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued in their differences.

Virtue Signaling

The act of expressing opinions or sentiments to demonstrate one's good character or moral correctness, often without genuine action.

Black Lives Matter

A social movement advocating for the rights and dignity of Black people, originating in response to police brutality and racial injustice.

Me Too

A movement highlighting sexual harassment and assault, encouraging survivors to share experiences and demand accountability.

Hashtag Activism

Using social media hashtags to raise awareness, organize, and mobilize support for social and political causes.

Social Justice

Efforts to ensure equitable distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges in society, addressing systemic inequalities.

Trigger

To cause an intense emotional or psychological reaction in a person, often distress, anger, or anxiety, by reminding them of a past trauma, phobia, or sensitive issue.

Woman

Interestingly enough, you will be far pressed to find a Liberal who can give a precise definition of what a woman is... 🤷‍♀️

Definitions provided by "Grok" on X and do not necessarily align with the views of the Founders of Keep Your Love Alive.

These are the definitions in various dictionaries that often tend to insert their own political bias in the definition itself to elicit a predetermined response

It is also important to consider that various sides of political views will define some of these words quite differently often with their own political bias, fair or unfair.