Are identity politics dangerous?

Some fear that politics based on protecting race, religion or other minority groups can threaten the rights of others. How did identity politics emerge and has it gone too far? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2uzcZP9 Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2uzA9F6 Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://econ.st/2uyjQbO Follow us on Instagram: https://econ.st/2uA3BLs Follow us on Medium: https://econ.st/2uyUeM1