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The Negative Consequences of Identity Politics
This chapter explores the negative effects of identity politics on education, highlighting a story of a woman denied the ability to choose a teacher for her children based on race. The hosts argue that the promotion of racial identity causes division and zero-sum politics, expressing concern about its prevalence in mainstream institutions and its potential contribution to the rise of authoritarian populists.