Erik Helmerson discusses the impact of woke culture in new book

In a commentary regarding the book ‘Vänsterns värsta år’ (The Left's Worst Year) by Erik Helmerson, the author reflects on the period when woke ideology gained significant traction in Sweden.

The text describes how concepts from American identity politics, such as white privilege, racialization, and cultural appropriation, were imported to Europe. This shift influenced media debates, cultural spheres, and academic environments, moving away from previous ideals of colorblindness toward a focus on inherited privileges.