Sons of Anarchy
Let freedom ride.
The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) are an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States and overseas. The show focused on the original and founding charter, Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original, often referred to by the acronym SAMCRO, Sam Crow, or simply Redwood Charter. The charter operates both legal and illegal businesses in the small town of Charming, California. They combine gun-running and a garage, and involvement in porn film industry. Clay, the charter president, likes it old school and violent; while Jax, his stepson and the club's VP, has thoughts about changing the way things are done. Their conflict has effects on both the club and their personal relationship, especially when Jax goes on a personal quest to cleanse the SAMCRO name and image.
Wokeness: 60%
Overall Score: 60%
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Woke?
I might call this a lot of things but woke probably wouldn't come to mind.
For the most part it's testosterone driven but I suppose that Gemma, Jax's mom, might seem woke to some because of all her power and influence in an all boys club. But successful malignant manipulators come in all genders where she happens to reign supreme and Gemma's having been married to the clubs founder gives her more than average leeway to do her stuff.
There are some nasty scenes of a male rape but that could not be considered woke. Rape is bad whoever the victim.
There is also the appearance of a trans character near the end. I'd almost forgotten. It honestly seemed, at the time, more an inventive way to get another former "The Shield" actors (Walter Groggin) inserted into the show.
Created: 07-30-2023
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"Sons of Anarchy" is often considered "woke" because it addresses various social issues such as race, class, and institutional corruption. It portrays complex characters with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women in positions of power within a traditionally male-dominated biker culture. Additionally, the show explores themes of loyalty, family dynamics, and the consequences of violence, reflecting contemporary discussions around masculinity and ethics.
Created: 03-03-2024
