Abstract
Ethnicity is often central to identity politics – a political movement or maneuver that emphasizes the agenda of a particular ethnic group. This emphasis on identity may foster divisive conflict. However, while divisiveness may be a byproduct of subordinate identity politics, it often is the goal of dominant identity politics. This article discusses the frequent use of ethnic identity as the foundation for political strategies, struggles, and movements by illustrating the functions identity serves, and thereby exposing the often political nature of ethnicity and the frequently ethnic nature of politics.
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