I think the term 'identity politics' (as well as 'political correctness') should be retired from use at least in conversations among leftists. It means little, besides a sort of vague disapproval. Instead, we should discuss feminism, black radial politics, etc. To quote myself, I said:
>To begin with, the very fact that the need for child care facilities has
>yet to be universally _recognized as a working-class demand_ argues for the
>continuing necessity for feminist orgs and analyses.
Yoshie