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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Example Sentences

But what is especially refreshing about the play is the way it approaches profoundly serious matters of identity politics with a light touch.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

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

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

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 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