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There's a theory that this focus on identity politics is encouraged by elites, as a way of distracting people from class politics. I'm not convinced it's true,
by twic 6y ago
There's a theory that this focus on identity politics is encouraged by elites, as a way of distracting people from class politics. I'm not convinced it's true, in that it's a deliberate strategy, but i imagine they're pretty pleased that it's happening.
- StavrosK 6y agoExactly agreed, I don't think this level of cooperation/manipulation is very likely or easy, but it's certainly very convenient for the elite.