Is there a way to fight discrimination without encouraging more identity politics?

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More and more I'm convinced that focusing on group identities is a bad thing. It divides us. But, of course, people work their ill will on groups (Blacks, trans people, fat people), and must be opposed. Is there a way to oppose discrimination without intensifying the identities of the victimized groups? Can we insist on fair treatment for all without focusing on the particular people who are being unfairly treated? I'd really like to find a way, but haven't yet.
 
More and more I'm convinced that focusing on group identities is a bad thing. It divides us. But, of course, people work their ill will on groups (Blacks, trans people, fat people), and must be opposed. Is there a way to oppose discrimination without intensifying the identities of the victimized groups? Can we insist on fair treatment for all without focusing on the particular people who are being unfairly treated? I'd really like to find a way, but haven't yet.
Pretty hard to do when one party generally embraces other races and cultures while the other is trying to deport brown skinned American citizens.
 
Pretty hard to do when one party generally embraces other races and cultures while the other is trying to deport brown skinned American citizens.
Emdraces? Is that the same thing as giving them free taxpayers money? Stop giving people my tax money to win votes. Lol. :)
 
Already said this in another post from the original OP.

Look at, and treat people, as people first. No race, no identity, no gender, no country of origin.

Human beings first. Just like you.
 
Already said this in another post from the original OP.

Look at, and treat people, as people first. No race, no identity, no gender, no country of origin.

Human beings first. Just like you.
The left has forgotten what civility is supposed to look like. :)
 
Sure. Keep making unsubstantiated claims as fact. Lol. :)
Cutting health provision. Cutting SNAP. Raising taxes on your groceries.
Because he needs the tax revenue.

Giving tax breaks to billionaires to make them even richer. Can you not do the math?
 
Cutting health provision. Cutting SNAP. Raising taxes on your groceries.
Because he needs the tax revenue.

Giving tax breaks to billionaires to make them even richer. Can you not do the math?
That's your substantiation? Keep looking. :)
 
Cutting health provision. Cutting SNAP. Raising taxes on your groceries.
Because he needs the tax revenue.

Giving tax breaks to billionaires to make them even richer. Can you not do the math?
No, she can't. She's republican. No science there.
 
Pretty hard to do when one party generally embraces other races and cultures while the other is trying to deport brown skinned American citizens.

My partner had the bad COVID. During a chest X-ray they found a thymoma, so getting COVID was a life saver. :)

Are you getting it? I kinda have to. My partner is immuno-compromised. I probably wouldn't otherwise. :)

Getting the vaccine was free per Obamacare, you’re welcome magats, and the Bridge Access Program also was a taxpayer funded write off plan that allowed for free vaccination as well. Dollars to donuts this shit member’s loved one falls in one of those categories the op is referring to and has received some kind of subsidy support from taxpayers to keep their good health.
 
The Republican voters smeared their shit so civilly on the walls of the Capitol and walked out with the Speaker's laptops through the smashed windows so politely, it was a pleasure to watch.

Such good manners, so dignified in defeat.
 
J6, Trump assassination attempts, Charlottesville. That's just since the felon entered the political arena.

You're a 🤔.

Yes, tell us that you have manners without using them.
 
I tend to focus on the bigots and their behaviors. It might not work, but bigotry should be called out, exposed and shamed.

Unfortunately, some bigots wear their bigotry with pride.
 
More and more I'm convinced that focusing on group identities is a bad thing. It divides us. But, of course, people work their ill will on groups (Blacks, trans people, fat people), and must be opposed. Is there a way to oppose discrimination without intensifying the identities of the victimized groups? Can we insist on fair treatment for all without focusing on the particular people who are being unfairly treated? I'd really like to find a way, but haven't yet.

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Interesting question.

It seems to me that fighting discrimination is intrinsically political and requires identifying who is being discriminated against and by whom to address the issue.

It typically comes down to ā€œus vs. themā€ which is, by definition about identity.
 
Are you ready to come out of the closet and finally admit you're a Luk Alt?
Oooo. It's been a long time since you tried to play that card. I must have hit a nerve. Hard šŸ˜Ž. And why can't you spell a 4 letter word correctly, 🤔?
 
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