Straight White American Jesus It's in the Code ep 161: “Social Justice Is Justice, Pt. 1”
Sep 10, 2025
The conversation tackles the right-wing critique of empathy and questions the idea that social justice is unjust, particularly from a Christian perspective. It reflects on racial injustice, using the Ahmaud Arbery case as a backdrop for exploring societal reactions. The hosts discuss how some conservative voices depict themselves as victims in debates about social justice, critiquing this framing and the complexities of privilege. They emphasize the need to recognize systemic issues rather than rely on individualistic morality.
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Personal Account Of Social Media Pressure
- Allie Beth Stuckey recounts feeling pressured after George Floyd's murder to post a black square and join calls for systemic change.
- She frames herself as a beleaguered straight, white, Christian woman who resisted social pressure online.
Victim Framing As Defensive Strategy
- Dan Miller argues Stuckey positions straight white Christians as the real victims of social justice demands.
- He shows this victim framing is a recurring right-wing rhetorical strategy to deflect accountability.
How 'Social Justice' Is Framed
- Stuckey defines the 'social justice hypothesis' as institutions being infested with racism, transphobia, and sexism.
- Miller notes her initial definition is reasonable but that she later smuggles in additional claims.
