Identity, inequality, politics

11 important questions on Identity, inequality, politics

What is a wicked problem?

A problem that is made out of different problems that interact with each other. We do not really know how they interact and how to solve it all. Even solving one problem can create other problems

Why is identity/recognition a wicked problem?

No disagreement on there being something wrong. But do not agree on what is wrong, or who did it, or how to respond. Or if we even should respond

What is social justice according to Fraser?

That what has been talked about most of the time. It is about economic equality and redistribution
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What is cultural justice according to Fraser?

Cultural inequality/injustice. It is about recognition: changing values/cultures

What is Fraser's claim about identity politics?

That recognition and redistribution are both needed. They need to be mixed. The problem has an economic and a cultural side

What is a classical Marxist critique about Fraser's claim of identity politics?

That Fraser is confusing things and that culture is not the problem, but that the economic system is the problem

How do we create social and cultural justice? Strategies for redistribution and/or recognition?

- affirmation -> repair, affects the excluded group
- transformation -> restructuring, affects the entire society

What is postcolonialism as a path towards identity politics?

- critique on colonial missions
- critique of the colonial period is still present in our society
- cultural hegemony being criticised for its status of hegemony

What are two directions of postcolonialism that were very popular in history?

- inclusion and integration -> cooperation
- separation and disconnection -> promoting the coloured agenda

What are some more modern directions of postcolonialism?

- inclusion without integrations
- native peoples
- compensation and reconciliation
- hardcore identity politics

In what way can we see that intersectionality is also a wicked problem?

The concept itself is very neutral, but the application is a wicked problem. It talks people into believing that they are victims

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