New Books in Critical Theory Are We Experiencing a Crisis of Culture?
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Sep 10, 2024 
Olivier Roy, a professor of social and political sciences at the European University Institute in Florence and author of 'The Crisis of Culture,' explores the cultural crisis driven by neoliberal globalization. He discusses how identity politics displaces traditional social norms, leading to a disconnect in societal living. Roy argues that the fragmentation of cultures complicates social bonds, and the legacy of 1960s sexuality influences cultural decay. He calls for a reconstruction of social ties to address the challenges of modern individualism and multiculturalism.
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Crisis of Culture
- Contemporary politics are seen as shaped by culture wars and identity politics.
- These are rooted in the dominant classes' insecurity about their own culture.
Globalization's Impact on Culture
- Globalization and neoliberalism dissolve dominant and subordinate cultures by undermining implicit norms.
- Identity politics replaces these norms, hindering societal cohesion.
Globalization of Language
- English is becoming a global language like Latin or French before it.
- However, unlike before, English's spread is not accompanied by its culture.