Why Identity Politics Creates Barriers For Marginalized...

Jacqueline Campos Professor Jeffries 7 October 2016 AMST 101 Many, Out of One: Why Identity Politics Creates Barriers for Marginalized Groups Identity politics is an undeniable twenty first century paradigm among minority groups, sparking discourse across political and social spheres. According to philosopher Cressida Heyes, identity politics is the range of political activity founded in the shared experiences of injustice of members of certain social groups. Members of this group assert their distinctiveness, challenging dominant oppressive characterizations of a white hierarchy in order to gain political support. This paper will argue that identity politics is a detrimental ideology to the American political sphere. While identity politics seemingly allows for traditionally marginalized groups to voice their concerns, it actually serves to further limit minority groups by ignoring intersectionality and promoting an â€Å"us against them† mentality. The motto of the United States has always been E. Plurbis Unum, or â€Å"out of many, one,† describing America as a melding of many cultures and peoples into one identity--American. Recent times, however, show social and political progression, as evidenced by identity politics, to â€Å"many, out of one.† The origin of the phrase, â€Å"identity politics† can be traced back as the effects of two social movements in the 1960’s: the Civil Rights Movement and the Women’s Movement. As Professor of Sociology, Joan Mandle argued, women activistsShow MoreRelatedThe Effectiveness Of Australia s Multicultural Policy1498 Words   |  6 PagesAbstract This paper will assess the effectiveness of Australia’s multicultural policy through an analysis of its traits and its capacity to create a socially cohesive society. It recognizes that multiculturalism plays an important role in national identity. 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