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ProudLib72

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5. I think that is true

Reply to Empowerer (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 4, 2019, 09:34 PM

Feb 2019

The hegemonic "identity" does not see itself as a separate "identity" but rather the "norm" that does not need to explain itself.

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Identity Politics is Necessary [View all] ProudLib72 Feb 2019 OP

"Necessary evil"? What the...? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2019 #1

Here, I'll give you an article ProudLib72 Feb 2019 #3

Who gives a shit what conservatives think? The personal is political, and all politics are personal. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2019 #7

All politics is "Identity Politics" Empowerer Feb 2019 #2

I think that is true ProudLib72 Feb 2019 #5

Exactly. It's just another word for speaking to specific groups concerns... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #6

It's not "evil".. it's vital. Cha Feb 2019 #4

Thanks Cha. I changed the title ProudLib72 Feb 2019 #8

Good.. and Thanks! Cha Feb 2019 #9

How does identity politics deal with the biggest threat we face-climate change? jalan48 Feb 2019 #10

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