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identity politics

American  

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. 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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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

Later zines delve more into early ’90s identity politics.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2024

“In some circles of Chicano art, you probably saw more deliberate representation of identity politics and big political statements,” says Hammer curator Pablo José Ramírez.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

The third season currently streaming on Max takes the satire of identity politics even further as Cary tries to place himself as a pseudo-gay activist until it all blows up in his face.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023

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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