TRIGGERnometry Benjamin Boyce: "The Rise of Social Justice is a Wake-Up Call"
Jul 22, 2020
Benjamin Boyce, a content creator and Evergreen State College graduate, dishes on the campus's transformation toward social justice. He examines the repercussions of identity politics and critiques modern activism, highlighting the shift from equality to equity. Boyce connects social justice with themes of guilt and shame, while discussing the decline in accountability within activist movements. He also tackles the impact of weak leadership on youth behavior and advocates for better discourse in education, urging a return to individual merit.
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Evergreen State College Experience
- Benjamin Boyce attended Evergreen State College to study literature and narrative.
- The college shifted its focus to social justice, leading to student protests and a campus takeover in 2017.
Protests and Narratives
- The protests at Evergreen State College were fueled by a pent-up energy and a narrative of racial injustice.
- Similar ideas and narratives are being implemented now in response to current protests.
Equity vs. Equality
- The concept of equity aims to equalize perceived privilege and oppression.
- This can lead to a redistribution of resources and moral reparations, as seen at Evergreen State College.
