Branding someone's concern for the well being and liberty of others as "identity politics" (or in other context "political correctness") suggests an interpretat

Branding someone's concern for the well being and liberty of others as "identity politics" (or in other context "political correctness") suggests an interpretation of the world where the only reason anyone would empathise with others is to win credibility and acceptance from peers. It's a very cynical worldview.