We’re all fascinated by the descent into identity politics in western democracies – where we seek to identify ourselves by our differences to each other. It’s like a version of the religious, sectarian, ethnic or clan-based tribalism that we’ve tended to think of as the problems of other parts of the world. Amy Chua takes us on a fascinating journey through the differences that are splitting western societies. Her book is a wake up call and she offers a cure for our political ills. Not surprisingly, it asks us to cross the chasm between groups, and to celebrate differences rather than denying them. Easier said than done.
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