You believe that corporations can drive social change and promote equality by aligning their business practices with progressive values.
"Woke Capitalism" is a term that has emerged in recent years to describe a trend among corporations and businesses to publicly align themselves with progressive social and political causes. This is often done through advertising campaigns, corporate policies, or public statements that express support for issues such as racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, and other social justice movements. The term "woke" itself is derived from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and has been used in recent years to refer to a perceived awareness of social and politica…
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How does a company promoting social causes influence your perception of the authenticity and quality of their advertising?
@9KMBC6Y2mos2MO
I don't want a company to promote any social causes, if they do promote woke stuff like that I will be one to boycott them.. They should make good products and that is it.
@9KMCT492mos2MO
Any company has the right to express their beliefs. Whether you continue to buy the product is up to you.
@9KMBW5LIndependent2mos2MO
It drives demographics away when you pick a side to support. It also takes away from the movement by making it about money.
@9KMBXB52mos2MO
I don't want a company to promote any social causes, if they do promote woke stuff like that I will be one to boycott them.. They should make good products and that is it.
@9KQ6T852mos2MO
I would prefer for companies to keep their social stances out of their advertising, because this usually causes unnecessary involvement in unrelated issues to their business.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
How do you weigh the value of a good product against a company's lack of social commitment?
@9LFVGTS 4wks4W
I believe a companies main goal should be to make a good product for their customers. It is important for companies to align with their values, however, they do not need to have an opinion on every social issue. Actions speak louder than words, and consumers value authenticity and consistency.
@9LFX8SK4wks4W
A public opinion is used to gauge how the public stands on certain issues, not to govern how a company or a person chooses to run their businesses. This falls under the core value of individualism, but could be tied to Free Enterprise, which all Americans share a belief in, just their opinions on how policy should be carried out differ.
@9LFRJXY4wks4W
If the product is good then that's all that matters.
@9LH8JDWProgressive4wks4W
Ethics is a big part of the world and we should focus on how our products are being made and if the upsides really do outweigh the bad
@9LFNTP44wks4W
I do not trust the motives of corporations when it comes to promoting progressive values. I cannot say that I don’t appreciate forms of representation for minorities, but I do not believe that it comes from a place of genuine concern. Regardless, corporations should be more honest about their political affiliations.
@9LJ6WGH4wks4W
Companies should stick to producing quality products and treating their employees well. They should stay out of politics.
@9LFR865Independent4wks4W
They need to make a good product to charge a lot for it
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Do you believe that businesses can simultaneously advocate for social causes and prioritize profitability?
@9KW63DXProgressive2mos2MO
no, usually promoting social endeavors runs counter to maximizing profits
@9KW6G6H2mos2MO
They can try, but it is not doing any real change if they are prioritizing profit
@9KW5Z4YRepublican2mos2MO
Advocating for social causes is a great way for a business to gain more profitability.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
How would you feel about a favorite product if you learned the company behind it opposes a cause important to you?
@9HTRHSQ4mos4MO
I would try to find a product that is similar and use that instead, as long as its company wasn't problematic.
@9HTRKWL4mos4MO
if they are directly endorsing and using profits to donate towards those causes, i’d stop purchasing. a favorite product does not hold more value to me than my beliefs.
@9HW9BJTRepublican4mos4MO
When I found out that Starbucks Would Pay For their employees if they were pregnant to get an abortion I was sad about the fact they would Kill A Living breathing human being who has a purpose in this world that was ripped away from them.
@9HTRSWJ4mos4MO
If they believe something I don't, I am not going to be mad about that
@9HTR9ZXRepublican 4mos4MO
I would feel confident to do my research and then to record all of what I've seen before.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
What actions can a company take that would convince you they care about more than just profits?
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@9L9BXHJ1mo1MO
I think that if they were to practice what they preach, zealously working to do all that they say they believe in, and if they were to at their own expense support a group or movement or issue.
@9L9C3C81mo1MO
Donating to charities that give back to the people that buy their product.
@9L9BMMJ1mo1MO
That the employees and customers are satisfied with what they get. Solid pay and top quality goods make a huge factor.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
What's your reaction when a brand goes from neutral to 'woke'—genuine change or bandwagoning?
@9KS2BX22mos2MO
"Eww. Why are they faking it? It's insincere and honestly a joke."
@8DFY9YVLibertarian 2mos2MO
Going with the times to make more profit and insulate from public hate
@9KW5Y9N2mos2MO
I think no brands should have to jump on a bandwagon to be a successful brand.
@9KW6BFLIndependent2mos2MO
The only reason there is woke capitalism is to make more money they don’t care how you identify or what you are they just want your money.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Do you feel a brand's diversity in advertising is a true commitment to inclusion or a response to trends?
@9KW4YDQ2mos2MO
I think that its a response to trends because you will see big clothing brands use people of color to represent their inclusiveness but they would spread racism and hate.
@9KW4HGR2mos2MO
Woke capitalism, woke capital and stakeholder capitalism are terms used by some commentators to refer to a form of marketing, advertising and corporate structures that pertains to sociopolitical standpoints tied to social justice and activist causes.
@9KW4H7K2mos2MO
I believe some companies are going too deep in the "woke agenda" and are running their products,brands and creativity. One example is Disney's failure to make good movies because it became too focused on being woke then making a story.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Can you share an instance where a company's ethical stance influenced you to change or reconsider your own views?
@9L4TLHQ1mo1MO
Starbucks supports Israel and genocide and doesn't respect their own workers opinion, so I don't drink Starbucks. I'm boycotting Kelloggs because the CEO thinks he is Marie Antionette.
@9L88BK5Libertarian1mo1MO
I just think that your impact is too small. Even the money you give them is too small. Your boycotting wont help you have to start something larger to actually make change.
@9L4TWNP1mo1MO
The way in which Starbucks handled the Palestine conflict in terms of their boycott only furthered my hatred for the company and my activism pro-Palestinian lives.
@9L4TPQM1mo1MO
it is more used to sell things rather then fully supporting the cause
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
If a company’s 'woke' image is revealed as a marketing ploy with no real action, does it change how you view that brand?
@9HDMZ385mos5MO
Yes, it makes me feel as if they just trying to go along with what people believe, instead of what they themselves believe.
@9HDNJ9J5mos5MO
Of course, because it shows how the company's main concern is capitalism and completely changes the meaning behind company statements
@9HDNMG45mos5MO
No, it would not change my view because the entire world is pretty much held under capitalism so if the company was lying I wouldn't be surprised.
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