Inclusionism Core
The Problem Isn't Identity
The Problem Isn't Identity Inclusionist Thesis The problem is not Identity. The problem is immature identity. Examples White nationalism is immature identity. Black supremacy is immature identity. Religious fundamentalism is immature identity. Ethnonationalism
This page presents the Inclusionism canon's treatment of The Problem Isn't Identity. Inclusionism was developed by James Felton Keith and is published with the Keith Institute.
Inclusionist Thesis
The problem is not Identity.
The problem is immature identity.
Examples
White nationalism is immature identity.
Black supremacy is immature identity.
Religious fundamentalism is immature identity.
Ethnonationalism is immature identity.
Hyper-individualism is immature identity.
Shared Pattern
Immature identities:
- require enemies
- require domination
- require Exclusion
- require hierarchy
Mature Identities
Mature identities:
- know themselves
- possess continuity
- possess dignity
- seek relationship
Inclusionist Horizon
The future is not post-identity.
The future is post-domination.
This connects identity maturation to Belonging, Pluralism, Recognition, Agency, and Legitimacy.