Masculine Identity: The Irony of Identity Politics
Identity Politics
In praise of dead white men
Identity politics represents the greatest modern cause of intellectual poverty. Philip Carl Salzman explains.
Respect
It’s important to respect “____________” <—— insert whatever identity group, ideology, or opinion here. I’ve always questioned the validity of this old sentiment even when it was taught to me as a child. Mostly because the sentiment doesn’t make any sense. Respect is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable rewards one person …
From the glossary – identity politics
Identity politics is a broad movement in which people are categorized on the basis of characteristics that are often readily identifiable. Characteristics often include gender, race, gender identity or sexuality. While identity politics often uses terminology such as diversity it is really talking about a coarse form of diversity based on physical characteristics and ignores …
My son doesn’t want to be a man (part 2)
A couple of weeks ago, I published this piece about my son, who doesn’t want to be a man. I didn’t expect so many people to read it, and discuss it so thoughtfully. I was blown away by that. And so many of the people who did comment on it had taken the time to …
Riots? What Riots? Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
Everyone knows that America is now aflame with widespread riots protesting—or in all too many instances, ostensibly protesting—the death of George Floyd in police custody. As Floyd was black, the rioting, looting, vandalism, destruction of property, defacing of historical monuments and multiple homicides are regarded as a reaction to police violence and institutional racism. As …
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In praise of dead white men
Identity politics represents the greatest modern cause of intellectual poverty. Philip Carl Salzman explains.
