Mistaken Identity

Name: Mistaken Identity
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Mass Movements and Racial Ideology

By Asad Haider

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Mistaken Identity by Asad Haider delves into the complex interplay between identity politics and leftist political ideology. It critiques how contemporary identity politics might sometimes eclipse collective social and economic struggles, proposing a unifying approach for movements. The book emphasizes the need for broader coalition-building over fragmented identity-based politics.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the intersections of race and class in political movements and understanding how identity politics can both empower and limit collective action. It offers a thought-provoking critique of how identity is used in contemporary politics, making it a compelling read for anyone engaged in discussions on social justice and systemic change.

Mistaken Identity

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Whether class or race is the more important factor in modern politics is a question right at the heart of recent history’s most contentious debates. Among groups who should readily find common ground, there is little agreement.

To escape this deadlock, Asad Haider turns to the rich legacies of the black freedom struggle. Drawing on the words and deeds of black revolutionary theorists, he argues that identity politics is not synonymous with anti-racism, but instead amounts to the neutralisation of its movements.

It marks a retreat from the crucial passage of identity to solidarity, and from individual recognition to the collective struggle against an oppressive social structure.

Weaving together autobiographical reflection, historical analysis, theoretical exegesis, and protest reportage, Mistaken Identity is a passionate call for a new practice of politics beyond colourblind chauvinism and “the ideology of race.”

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Mistaken Identity by Asad Haider offers a perceptive critique of identity politics within leftist movements, arguing for a return to class consciousness and broader political solidarity across racial and ideological divides. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haider critiques current tendencies in identity politics while advocating for a more inclusive and universal approach to social change. His work is appreciated for its clear prose and insightful analysis, appealing to a wide audience interested in the intersection of politics, race, and social movements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839763953

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Asad Haider is a founding Editor of Viewpoint Magazine, an investigative journal of contemporary politics. He is the author of Mistaken Identity and a co-editor for The Black Radical Tradition (forthcoming). His writing can be found in The Baffler, n+1, The Point, Salon, and elsewhere.