Identity politics is defined as the promotion of specific interests and concerns of a minority group with no regard to the concerns and interests of the majority group. However, from the readings, identity politics is seen as something that tries to make invisible power seen (Garza). American conservatives have demonized the term identity politics to keep the powerful or those in control in power and control at the expense of those who are powerless (Garza). The powerful want people to be conformed to the traditions and norms that they deem right and should not be changed. And anyone who tries to identify differently due to personal reasons is wrong and should not be allowed to express themselves. For example, in Aleichia Williams’ story, she identifies herself as Latina, Black, and human (Williams). While in school, they tried to make her choose where she belonged because her skin complexion was black, and she spoke Spanish fluently.

The classification based on class status, skin color, race, and genitalia was created to maintain power and privileges in society (Garza). And that the main reason why people who differ always clash about the differences is that the majority group does not understand the role they play in making the minority experience difference; therefore, it should not be irate them when other people identify differently. People should not be restricted to a specific identity, and everyone’s identity is different. Anyone that does not fit into the traditions and norms of a society should not be made feel any less of a person (Williams). One topic that I would like to see in this class is ¨abortion rights¨