In the last few years, the right has formed its own critique of capitalism: 'Woke capitalism'

In the last few years , amid massive working class discontent, the right has formed its own critique of capitalism summed up in the phrase “woke capitalism” The term, coined by conservative New York Times writer Ross Douthat in 2018 , describes the tendency of businessmen to adopt progressive social causes.

The term has been used in reference to Anheuser-Busch’s sponsorship deal with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney .

This worldview treats the culture (not workers’ or consumers’ well-being) as the primary economic issue of our day .

Critics will occasionally note corporations’ shortcomings on economic justice issues, but only to point out that corporations are hypocritical when they use woke rhetoric.

The solution is not making capitalism more democratic; it’s making sure that the guys in charge hold conservative opinions.