Yes, you can. But listening to people telling you their position is not purely tied to their identity is better.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @elleryprescott
Group identity is only one aspect of a person. Many find their common humanity & individuality more significant.
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No, it doesn't. I'd love it if it did and that;s what I advocate in my conclusion, but it doesn't in practice.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @elleryprescott
Crenshaw rejects 'I am a person who happens to be black' purely because of its universality. That's a shame.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @elleryprescott
We need specialist attention to ways in which groups are marginalised but not at cost of humanity & individuality
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I argue the same thing. We exist on many levels. Universal liberalism did neglect group identity. 1/2
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Replying to @HPluckrose @elleryprescott
But intersectionality by focusing solely on group identity neglects all other dimensions. Even more limited.
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I must go to bed. 1 AM here. I appreciate that you've addressed my arguments as they really are. 1/2
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Replying to @HPluckrose @elleryprescott
If you'd like to discuss further, pls tweet me another day. I'd value your insights & am open to changing my mind
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