In the wake of Kamala Harris’s defeat, the Left’s association with identity politics has been a major focus of public debate. But what identity politics is or who primarily benefits from it remains contested.
In this episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber discusses the Democrats’ long-standing attachment to identity politics, why this form of politics can’t fight oppression, and the real history behind struggles for justice.
i stopped using spotify because of rogan; do you know where i can get a transcript of this?
nothing to do with any praxis and entirely for my own sanity once i became vaguely aware that he was the face of mainstream americana; i likewise don’t do apple or amazon for similar reasons.