identity politics

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noun (used with a singular or plural verb)

political activity or movements based on or catering to the cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, religious, or social interests that characterize a group identity.

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Words nearby identity politics

identity card, identity crisis, identity element, identity function, identity matrix, identity politics, identity sign, identity theft, identity theory, ideo-, ideogram

How to use identity politics in a sentence

Republicans have a rare opportunity to implement policies that are truly compassionate and transcend toxic identity politics.
How a GOP Senate Can Help the Poor|Veronique de Rugy|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The tribal conflict and identity politics of the show—and, indeed, most reality TV—are what Americans want now.
Duck! Reality TV Returns Us to the Dark Age of Tribal Warfare|James Poulos|December 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Identity politics is dying,” said Eric Foster, a campaign consultant in Detroit.
Can This Man Save Detroit?|Steve Miller|November 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He is speaking to issues of common point rather than of identity politics.
Dante de Blasio’s Killer Ad May Have Won NYC Primary for His Dad|David Freedlander|September 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He also admirably opposes identity politics, refusing to join the congressional black caucus.
Why Tim Scott Should Replace Jim DeMint|John Avlon|December 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST