A Left for Itself
Left-Wing Hobbyists and Performative Radicalism
Book • 2019
In 'A Left for Itself', David Swift critiques the modern left for prioritizing identity-driven politics over substantial change.
He argues that much of the contemporary left is driven by a desire for identity and enjoyment rather than genuine political action.
The book explores issues like feminism, migration, and the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting how performative radicalism can hinder real social progress.
He argues that much of the contemporary left is driven by a desire for identity and enjoyment rather than genuine political action.
The book explores issues like feminism, migration, and the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting how performative radicalism can hinder real social progress.
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"The Left Should Concentrate on What Matters To Ordinary People" - David Swift
