identity politics
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In a world where groups are not treated equally, it makes sense for some to engage in a strategy — identity politics — to improve their position, bringing us closer to the ideal.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2024
This is not about identity politics but ennui: Even minuscule choices, like what socks to wear, are part of a larger cultural self-definition and viral conversation.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2024
First, the director George C. Wolfe outlined a vision of art unconstrained by identity politics, saying he learned from his parents that honoring his birth culture didn’t mean failing to connect with others.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
“Regardless of the identity politics, I really think that he supersedes that with his policies. More than anything, it’s his style of collaboration that is appreciated.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
Becoming a doctor had really been my parents’ dream, not mine, and now I was ready to deep-dive into my own identity politics, from race to religion.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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