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Book Synopsis: “Identity politics” is everywhere, polarizing discourse from the campaign trail to the classroom and amplifying antagonisms in the media, both online and off. But the compulsively referenced phrase bears little resemblance to the concept as first introduced by the radical Black feminist Combahee River Collective. While the Collective articulated a political viewpoint grounded in their own position as Black lesbians with the explicit aim of building solidarity across lines of difference, identity politics is now frequently weaponized as a means of closing ranks around ever-narrower conceptions of group interests. But the trouble, Olúfẽmi O. Táíwò deftly argues, is not with identity politics itself. Through a substantive engagement with the global Black radical tradition and a critical understanding of racial capitalism, Táíwò identifies the process by which a radical concept can be stripped of its political substance and liberatory potential by becoming the victim of elite capture—deployed by political, social, and economic elites in the service of their own interests.Táíwò’s crucial intervention both elucidates this complex process and helps us move beyond a binary of “class” vs. “race.” By rejecting elitist identity politics in favor of a constructive politics of radical solidarity, he advances the possibility of organizing across our differences in the urgent struggle for a better world.
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Are you tired of seeing identity politics being manipulated and weaponized to serve the interests of the powerful? Look no further than Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else). This captivating book by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò exposes the distortion of the once-radical concept of identity politics, revealing how it has been co-opted by elites to further their own agendas. With a deep understanding of racial capitalism and a global Black radical tradition, Táíwò skillfully unravels the process of elite capture, bringing to light the liberatory potential that has been lost.
Unlike many others who criticize identity politics, Táíwò doesn't dismiss it entirely. Instead, he offers a fresh perspective that transcends the tired binary of "class" versus "race". By rejecting elitist identity politics, Táíwò invites us into a politics of radical solidarity, where we join forces across our differences in the fight for a better world.
This book shines a much-needed light on the current state of identity politics and empowers us to reclaim its true essence. Don't miss your chance to gain a profound understanding of the complexities behind this crucial topic. Get your copy of Elite Capture today and be part of the movement for genuine change.
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