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Todd McGowan, "Universality and Identity Politics" (Columbia UP, 2020)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Universalism vs. Particularism in Social Movements

This chapter explores the dynamics between universalism and particularism, focusing on movements like Black Lives Matter and Fridays for Future. It highlights how these movements advocate for inclusive approaches, contrasting them with particularist responses that can marginalize identities, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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