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Johns Hopkins professor: Identity politics—and why I think it spells trouble | Yascha Mounk

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The Rise and Influence of Identity Politics

This chapter delves into the development of identity politics through the lens of 'identity synthesis', influenced by key theorists like Foucault and Spivak. It examines the impact of social media and contemporary political events on the mainstreaming of complex identity narratives.

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