Intersectionality and Identity Politics

by M. M. Eboch (Editor)

Overview

In America's melting pot, as the spectrum of power broadens to include different religions, races, genders, and sexual orientations, a complicated reality emerges: Americans don't always fit into one simple category. It is generally agreed that embracing all parts of our complex identities is a positive development, and politicians have taken notice. But who benefits from identity politics? Do they unwittingly divide us? Are they causing unneeded stress in the country? The perspectives in this volume explore intersectionality and identity politics as an emerging force in our culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534504851
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	12/30/2018
Series:	Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 What's the Goal of Intersectionality and Identity Politics?

1 Intersectionality Should Be Integrated into Social Issues Leigh Chandler 11

2 Focus on Sameness, Not Differences James Devereaux 18

3 Struggling Groups Can Be Stronger Together Andrew Galvin 24

4 Identity Politics Will Destroy Democracy Daniel Wild Andrew Bushnell 31

5 My Feminism Is Stronger When I Listen to the Experiences of Others Taylor Hawk 40

Chapter 2 Will Intersectionality Unite or Divide People?

1 Work Against Oppression, not for Your Group Dr Warren J. Blumenfeld 46

2 Our Identities Are Worth Fighting For Tasneem Raja 52

3 Unite Society Through Diversity Jason Blakely 58

4 Intersectionality Is Dividing the LGBTQ Community Gabriel Arana 65

5 We All Can Fight Together for Freedom Sofa Gradin 74

Chapter 3 Where Should We Go with Identity Politics?

1 Sometimes You Should Just Listen Katelyn Giel 81

2 Don't Talk About Race Without Discussing Class Rhonda Soto 88

3 Financial Inequality Exists in Every Racial Group Eric London 93

4 Politics That Ignore Identity Will Fragment Society Boris Dittrich 98

5 Keep Identity Politics but Change the Message Mala Kumar 103

Facts About Intersectionality and Identity Politics 108

Organizations to Contact 110

For Further Reading 113

Index 117

Picture Credits 120