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Originally Posted by rubecube
There has also been a healthy does of the good old "Well if we can't address every marginalized group, why bother addressing any of them?" going on as well.
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No. But there are dozens of characteristics every human possesses. Which ones should be regarded as Identities with a capital I? Which mixes of these characteristics constitute Diversity with capital D?
Those who want to use these characteristics to chart social policy need to present some kind of coherent model to get people like me onboard. Or do we just follow whatever sentimental trends that influential citizens seem captivated by at any moment in time?
Alternatively, we could recognize the liberalism, in the traditional sense, rejects group identity altogether, and challenges us to look at ideas on their own merits, without reaching for the simplistic approach of lumping people into groups.