NEW: Marxism vs Identity Politics: How to fight oppression

The new edition of Marxism vs. Identity Politics is out now! With double the number of pages and double the theory.

The fight against oppression—whether it be racism, sexism, or national oppression—has always formed an important part of Marxist thinking. For generations, millions rallied to the ideas of Marx and Lenin as the ultimate tool for their liberation.

However, in recent years, a whole series of “new” ideas—intersectionality, queer theory and the like— have been gaining in popularity among certain circles. Their stated aim is to “revise” the supposed defects of Marxism in its approach to oppression or, in some cases, to chuck Marxism altogether.

But are these ideas actually useful in the fight for liberation? And where does Marxism stand in relation to them? Marxism vs. Identity Politics answers these questions and explains why Marxism alone provides the sole solution for the world’s oppressed.

In this edition:

• New introduction
• Marxism and Women's Emancipation
• Marxism vs Identity Politics
• Marxism vs Queer Theory