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.
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.