Dignitarianism

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Dignitarianism Anonymous 12/09/14 (Tue) 04:57:37 No.47

The label essentially means
>giving dignity back to the Western left, progressive and avant-garde movements that have been defaced by post-modernism/post-structuralism
One may regard it as label for a reactionary force (as in reaction, not the conservative school), or an entirely new stream of progressive thought - it's open to interpretation right now.

If you study history it becomes evident that people rally around labels and symbols. You may have a thought, a concept that is shared by a diverse set of individuals, but without an unifier people are just limply and flaccidly aware of some common ideals rather than fiery partisans mutually affirming their affiliation.

Anyway I wanted to throw this at the wall and see what sticks.

Anonymous 12/11/14 (Thu) 11:14:57 No.48

Is it just an empty word or are you gonna do something about it?

Anonymous 12/13/14 (Sat) 01:52:34 No.51

>>48
"Empty" is a bit harsh. I think I defined it pretty clearly. It's non-SJW progressivism.
More precisely, progressivism that stresses or necessitates solidarity and identity-blindess (of any sex, race, creed, or other background) rather than identity particularism.

Also it's very consciously an evolutionary reaction, rather than some rally for original values. I want it to be known that we react against the absurdities of identity politics.

Anonymous 12/13/14 (Sat) 02:36:55 No.52

Just look at this
http://www.heartfield.org/intersectionality/intersectionality.htm
to see how toxic and destructive identity particularism/intersectionality is.
This is actively killing the left and I hope to launch a positive identity that rejects all of this.
(I know I am preaching to the choir. Was just looking for an opportunity to link that article)

Anonymous 12/23/14 (Tue) 17:34:32 No.59

I know the problem and I understand why there is a need for this "dignitarianism". But how are you going to make it accepted as a viable alternative to identity politics?

Anonymous 12/28/14 (Sun) 06:15:20 No.62

>>59
Cater to moderates that lean left. Real life isnt like the internet, most people are some kind of moderate and not heavily invested in these things. An idealogy saying "racism and sexism are bad, but let's not be hypocritical in the way we address these problems" would actually be much more appealing to the average centrist than "we must censor hate speech and reeducate the population about how race and gender are actually make-believe".