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Left Behind: Why Democrats Lost the Working Class

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

CHAPTER

Intersectionality in Identity Politics

This chapter explores the interplay of socioeconomic class with racial and gender identities within identity politics, highlighting the often-overlooked struggles of the working class. It advocates for an intersectional approach to justice that recognizes shared challenges across diverse communities, calling for political inclusivity. The discussion also examines the political disengagement of the white working class, the impact of economic hardships, and the shifting attitudes toward authoritarianism post-2016, urging new strategies for engagement from the left.

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