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Elites have captured identity politics

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Critiques of Identity Politics

This chapter explores the contrasting views on identity politics, dissecting critiques from both the left and right. It traces the term's origins to the Combahee River Collective and discusses its role in political discourse while emphasizing the importance of coalitional politics. The chapter also examines the concept of elites within identity politics, highlighting the inherent inequalities dictated by access to social spaces.

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