ISBN:
9781538136034
,
9781538174104
Language:
English
Pages:
ix, 199 Seiten
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Zack, Naomi, 1944- Progressive anonymity
DDC:
320.5
Keywords:
Identity politics
;
Political participation Social aspects
;
Equality before the law
;
USA
;
Identitätspolitik
;
Ethnische Beziehungen
;
USA
;
Realitätsbezug
;
Sachlichkeit
;
Effizienz
;
Politisches Handeln
;
Konflikt
;
Identitätspolitik
;
Partizipation
;
Political Correctness
;
Ideologiekritik
Abstract:
Introduction and chapter overview -- Political diagnoses post World War II and the need for identity politics -- From society to government : problems with identity politics -- Universalism or force : inclusion or domination -- White supremacy and status : the racism of race -- Evidence-based government -- Problems with evidence -- Conclusion.
Abstract:
"Continuing her visionary work in social-political philosophy, Zack critiques identity politics as perpetuating damaging essentialist perspectives and policies. The antidote to identity group egoism is anonymity based on relevant shared interests and a meritocracy led by experts chosen without preference for group affiliation or political charisma"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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