Identity
About This Book
Modern society witnesses growing coalitions forming around shared characteristics—gender, faith, sexual identity—creating what we call identity politics. Francis Fukuyama's Identity (2019) explores how pride in group membership can simultaneously unite and fracture communities. The work traces the historical development of this defining social phenomenon, identifies the challenges it creates, and proposes practical remedies for bridging these divisions.
Who Should Read This?
- Progressives questioning why left-wing politics has lost momentum
- Students of history seeking to understand identity’s emergence
- Social activists wanting to examine alternative perspectives on their causes
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