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Why in the 21st century are we still talking about the political Left and Right?
Future Tense
Beware the Simplistic Spectrum of Politics
The political landscape is often misconstrued as a unidimensional left-right spectrum, influenced by essentialist theory, which posits that diverse political issues share a common essence. This oversimplification leads to polarization, as individuals increasingly adopt these labels for self-identification and critique. While politics encompasses a myriad of issues such as taxes, crime, and healthcare, essentialism reduces these complexities into one overarching theme, misleading the understanding of political dynamics and inhibiting nuanced discourse.
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