This orientation places the weight of moral life on the internal rather than the external. It asks not only whether a person acts rightly, but whether they think rightly, intend rightly, and understand the spirit behind their actions.

The enduring appeal of these movements lies in their ability to articulate a genuine frustration

This is not about defending any particular statement made by Ivey, Irving, or West. It is about recognizing the structural incentives at play. A system that claims to value diversity of thought cannot simultaneously operate under a framework where certain categories of belief are effectively off-limits.