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identity politics

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identity politics /ʌɪˈdɛntɪti ˌpɒlɪtɪks /
plural noun [treated as singular or plural] a tendency for people of a particular religion, ethnic group, social background, etc., to form exclusive political alliances, moving away from traditional broad-based party politics:
she is an outspoken critic of identity politics.