Gender ideology may be fading, but it’s still harming children and families
The “great awokening” that began in the mid-2010s and peaked sometime late in the Biden administration by most measures seems to have largely receded — and with it the progressive fetishes of diversity, equity, and inclusion and gender ideology. Hence, it has become easy to roll one’s eyes at these ideologies as risible features of some bygone era.
TL;DR
- The "great wokening," characterized by progressive ideologies like diversity, equity, and inclusion, appears to have receded.
- Despite the apparent decline, remnants of these ideologies, particularly gender ideology, still exist and have significant consequences.
- Concerns remain about school policies that assist minors in gender transition without parental consent or knowledge.
- Legal actions have been taken against school districts for excluding parents from student transition plan meetings.
- Some state laws allow youth shelters to withhold children from parents if the child is seeking gender-affirming treatment.
- The extent to which these issues are past relics or current realities is still being determined.