Crash Course: Political Theory

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

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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