"Or the opposite - when the Left seeks social justice it is to satisfy the self-interests of the relatively poor"
It also suits the interests of the rich if everybody is constantly arguing about issues that cost them nothing (gender norms etc) but at the same time ensures the spotlight is always on something other than them.
Economic inequality is written about constantly? Unless you mean something much more specific. The theory is opposed by one radical party, but it is talked about both by journalists and politicians.
Most importantly, I responded to claim that this is not affecting people and "costs them nothing". It is actually affecting real world people.
I couldnt disagree more. In terms of breadth of coverage all the woke stuff get ways more coverage and interest. I don't how any objective person could say otherwise.
It also suits the interests of the rich if everybody is constantly arguing about issues that cost them nothing (gender norms etc) but at the same time ensures the spotlight is always on something other than them.