Pratap Mehta on the Global Crisis of Legitimacy
The Good Fight
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Globalization, Identity, and the Crisis of Liberalism
This chapter examines the dual impacts of globalization on domestic policies and identity politics in both the global north and south. It highlights how elites might use the narrative of globalization to avoid needed reforms in crucial sectors like healthcare and housing, leading to societal dissatisfaction. Additionally, the chapter discusses the evolving challenges of liberalism in the context of digital communication, social identity, and the need for community amid a crisis of legitimacy in contemporary democracies.
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