Explore the vital themes of identity politics in America with 'Identity Politics in the United States' by Khalilah L. Brown-Dean. This groundbreaking book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2019, sheds light on the critical intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality that shapes contemporary U.S. politics. Through a rigorous examination of issues such as voter suppression, the Me Too movement, marriage equality, and more, Brown-Dean unpacks the complex interactions between citizenship and identity. This compelling narrative invites readers to consider how historical struggles inform current political dynamics and emphasizes the necessity of understanding group identity in fostering a more inclusive democracy. With 288 pages of insightful analysis, this book is indispensable for students, scholars, and anyone interested in social justice and political engagement. Whether you're studying political science or seeking to understand the era of polarization in U.S. democracy, this text provides the frameworks needed to navigate identity politics today. Order now and gain essential insights into the battles that define our society's pursuit of equality and belonging. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745654126.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745654126
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288


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In 2017, a white supremacist rally at the University of Virginia forced many to consider how much progress had been made in a country that, nine years prior, had elected its first Black president. Beyond these racial flashpoints, the increasingly polarized nature of US politics has reignited debates around the meaning of identity, citizenship, and acceptance in America today


In this pioneering book, Khalilah L. Brown-Dean moves beyond the headlines to examine how contemporary controversies emanate from longstanding struggles over power, access, and belonging. Using intersectionality as an organizing framework, she draws on current tensions such as voter suppression, the Me Too movement, the Standing Rock protests, marriage equality, military service, the rise of the Religious Right, protests by professional athletes, and battles over immigration to show how conflicts over group identity are an inescapable feature of American political development. Brown-Dean explores issues of citizenship, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, and religion to argue that democracy in the United States is built upon the battle of ideas related to how we see ourselves, how we see others, and the mechanisms available to reinforce those distinctions 
Identity Politics in the United States will be an essential resource for students and engaged citizens who want to understand the link between historical context, contemporary political challenges, and paths to move toward a stronger democracy.