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Class Division as Identity in Chinese Society
In China, societal identity is deeply rooted in class division. The population is split into two class categories - red class and black class, with red being the correct class and black seen as the incorrect class. Property owners, landlords, or those with bourgeois views are classified as black class, considered enemies of the state. This division is akin to identity politics seen in white supremacy, where individuals are categorized based on race. This class identity is not merely a label but a significant determinant in government documentation and is inherited by future generations, similar to the inheritance of race classification in other societies.