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Identity Politics - Where Did It All Go Wrong? (Paperback)
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Identity Politics - Where Did It All Go Wrong? (Paperback)
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Identity politics have taken a strong hold on modern society, in
particular online on social media platforms. But to what extent
have they contributed to human flourishing? Have they changed the
world for the better, and to what extent? David Pilgrim explores
identity politics as a 'curate's egg': good and bad in parts. The
good, that they shine light on topics that may previously have been
neglected. The bad, their tendency towards absolutism and premature
certainties. The world is nuanced and contradictory, and our
awareness of it is highly partial. Identity politics are an
inadequate response to that complexity and mystery of life. They
take away the need to give free expression to all views, including
those we may not only disagree with but might also find offensive.
Pilgrim re-establishes a realist objection to strong social
constructivist arguments within social science about gender,
sexualities, and putative moral panics. This accessible book is a
must-read for anyone with an interest in contemporary policy
formation or reform. It will appeal to students and professionals
from the fields of sociology, politics, social policy, social work,
philosophy, mental health, and public health.
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