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When we talk about free market economics, we're not talking about the bartering system of ancient societies, even though technically the term applies. Don't do
by tenaciousDaniel 9y ago
When we talk about free market economics, we're not talking about the bartering system of ancient societies, even though technically the term applies. Don't do the same thing with social justice. The term has come to be known colloquially as the very recent movement that is rooted in the works of critical theory. While critical theory has been around for a while, this is new because it's become inculcated into a popular culture.
- maxerickson 9y agoThe colloquial meaning you refer to is stupid. It's mostly used as a slur on the internet.
- tenaciousDaniel 9y ago"sjw" is a slur. The term "social justice" is used by literally everyone, most notably the members themselves: http://www.blackpast.org/perspectives/black-lives-matter-growth-new-social-justice-movement http://www.blackpast.org/perspectives/black-lives-matter-gro... http://www.sjti.org/ http://www.sjti.org/ http://www.socialjusticetoolbox.com/ http://www.socialjusticetoolbox.com/ ^ from just the first page of a google search.
- maxerickson 9y agoSo you are insisting that when the links you link speak of social justice they speak of the very recent movement that is rooted in the works of critical theory? I doubt it. (one of them compares a modern movement to the civil rights movement...)
- tenaciousDaniel 9y agoI'm talking about the online sub-culture that has sprung up in the last 5 years. The ideas they promote are a distillation of various crit theory stuff, like safe spaces, trigger warnings, micro-aggressions, etc. They are the reason why the term "white privilege" is now virtually a household term even though it's been around since the 1980's. Not sure what your purpose is in arguing this very simple definition, but if you don't agree then have a good day I guess, not worth any more of my time.