Toward Overcoming Identity Politics – A Question of Effectiveness and Responsibility
Toward Overcoming Identity Politics – A Question of Effectiveness and Responsibility
Author(s): Olja MarkovićSubject(s): Gender Studies
Published by: Fakultet za medije i komunikacije - Univerzitet Singidunum
Keywords: wounded attachment; identity politics; affirmative resistance; freedom; body; gender; responsibility; Wendy Brown
Summary/Abstract: In this paper I will examine the grounds for the desires of marginalized groups to be recognized, by building on Wendy Brown’s critique of identity politics. In that context I will try to actualize the question of responsibility for the sake of critique and revision of the principles underlying identity politics. I will demonstrate how the subjects use identity politics to seek symbolic and legal recognition, by inscribing pain into the law and creating wounded attachments. I will show how the resistance expressed in this manner is ineffective, because the subjects: 1. are normalized and depoliticized; 2. are deprived of the possibility to take action; 3. linger in the past; 4. deny responsibility. After examining the problematic implications pro-duced in this way, I will point out how empowering resistance can be used to overcome pain, as an alternative to identity politics.
Journal: AM Časopis za studije umetnosti i medija
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 08
- Page Range: 37-44
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English