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The Identity Trap

If Books Could Kill

CHAPTER

Critiquing Mediocrity and Debating Identity Politics

This chapter critiques a book and a career perceived as mediocre establishment figures, highlighting the threat on the left. They discuss the debate between social class and identity politics, using examples of successful identity politics in electoral strategy. The chapter also explores how politics can be influenced by a person's identity, focusing on the challenge of responding to political situations without directly referencing identity.

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