Jules Michelet on the seductions and dangers of identity politics. Sort of. Writing in 1855. About the 100 Years War.pic.twitter.com/UmieFSrpiH
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There's never been any other relevant kind. Any derisive mention of identity politics reveals naïveté (or intentional misdirection).
Just isn't true. Check out Gramsci's idea of a hegemonic project, for example. Or have a look at the work of Stuart Hall and Martin Jacques.
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I admit I'm not familiar with it; was it politically relevant and separate from sentiments of belonging to a group?
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It emphasizes the need to incorporate different interests, tendencies, identities, etc., within an overarching political project.
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