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Identity Politics: The Good, The Bad, And The… Hotly Contested

If you’ve ever read Lord of the Flies, you know that building a society isn’t easy. How should we organize ourselves? Who’s equipped to make decisions on behalf of the group? And what would it look like for everyone to live a good life? Crash Course Political Theory will explore the big questions about what it means to live in a democracy.

Identity Politics: The Good, The Bad, And The… Hotly Contested

Season 1 Episode 3 | 11m 39s | CC

Should our government ignore our identities or focus on them? In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we’ll explore the role identity plays in politics and government, from affirmative action to white backlash, and ask, “What is fair?”

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