THE EXPRESSION “IDENTITY POLITICS” refers to a tendency among individuals who belong to a particular Social group (religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.) to build exclusive political alliances with members of the same social group, especially as a way of rectifying Historical Injustices. While identity-based movements do have the potential to raise awareness and rectify historical injustices, they can also be co-opted to reinforce systems of hierarchy.
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