Intelligence Squared The Battle Over Gender, Race and Identity with Douglas Murray and Anne McElvoy
Oct 22, 2019
Douglas Murray, a conservative thinker and author of "The Madness of Crowds," joins Anne McElvoy, Senior Editor at The Economist, to dive deep into the controversy surrounding identity politics. They discuss the implications of race, gender, and sexuality, highlighting corporate diversity initiatives and their authenticity. The conversation explores issues in higher education admissions, especially biases faced by certain demographic groups, and reflects on LGBTQ+ identities in today's discourse. They also critique the evolving meaning of 'woke' in modern society.
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Identity as a Political Weapon
- Douglas Murray noticed similar patterns in various identity politics movements.
- These movements are becoming increasingly political, using identity as a weapon.
Intersectionality and Identity Politics
- Douglas Murray links identity politics with intersectionality.
- He finds this focus on identity disturbing, especially after society seemed to be moving past identity traits.
Frustration vs. Catastrophizing
- Anne McElvoy challenges Murray, arguing that identity politics stems from valid frustrations over inequality.
- Murray believes people overemphasize present-day problems, catastrophizing despite advancements.
