Identity Politics and Media Dynamics

This chapter explores the emergence of terms like 'demisexual' within cultural narratives, critiquing how identity classifications are sometimes weaponized for social belonging. It examines the impact of online media on political discourse, particularly how new content generation models reflect and shape contemporary ideologies surrounding race and gender. The discussion also addresses the complexities of identity politics, illustrating the challenges faced by traditional narratives in the context of modern sensitivities to emotional harm and microaggressions.