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- Title
Feminist Standpoint Theory vs. the Identitarian Ideology of the New Right: A Critical Comparison.
- Authors
Steizinger, Johannes; Ashton, Natalie Alana
- Abstract
The term 'identity politics' is used to refer to a wide range of political movements. In this paper, we look at the theoretical ideas underpinning two strongly, mutually opposed forms of identity politics, and identify some crucial differences between them. We critically compare the identitarian ideology of the New Right with feminist standpoint theory, focusing on two issues: relativism and essentialism. In carrying out this critical comparison we illuminate under-theorized aspects of both new right identitarianism and standpoint theory; demonstrate how the two are distinct; reveal the depth and pervasiveness of the new right ideology's flaws; and show what a coherent left-wing identity politics could look like.
- Subjects
FEMINISM; IDEOLOGY; IDENTITY politics; POLITICAL movements; RIGHT &; left (Political science); RELATIVITY
- Publication
Social Theory & Practice, 2024, Vol 50, Issue 1, p127
- ISSN
0037-802X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5840/soctheorpract20231128209