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Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment
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Published Sep 11, 2018
What you'll learn
Economics was the talk of twentieth century politics. In the twenty-first, the hunger for public recognition has driven and will continue to drive politics around the world.
Key insights
- 1 Democracy is on the decline around the world.
- 2 The hunger for recognition is nothing new.
- 3 In both ancient and modern societies, there’s always a temptation to desire honor and recognition at the expense of others.
- 4 Identity politics have shifted the discussion from economics to dignity.
- 5 Left and right engage in identity politics.