During our Module 3 Skype call on Tuesday evening, we touched a range of topics from where we are at within starting Module 3 to the interview process.
It seems that both of our topics seem to cover Identity Politics in some way or form. My topic is exploring the relationship between theatre and the social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Part of my feedback from module 2 was to explore more of the wider-community's ethical considerations. This has lead me to researching into Disability Politics. Through our chat on Tuesday, it evolved from Disability Politics to Identity Politics.
In a nutshell Identity Politics is the demand for recognition and respect of their dignity from minority groups. It is the acknowledgement that it is society, not the individual, that needs to change it's culture. (Francis Fukuyama, 2018)
I feel as though Identity Politics and Disability Politics go hand-in-hand, as both revolve around the fact that there is a dire need for societal change around they way disabled people are treated and viewed and that simply, they deserve recognition and respect for their differences. I think it comes down to the fact that they should be included instead of being tolerated. In the case of my inquiry, theatre shows should be evolved around accessibility, instead of adding it as an afterthought.
Although this is a short post, I would be interested to know how Identity Politics plays a role in your inquiry or practice, and any thoughts you can add.
Below is a link to a talk given by Professor and Author Francis Fukuyama on Identity Politcs. Although his talk is related to actual politics in the United Stated and Britain, the core of what he is saying still resonates. The first 15 minutes of the talk are purely focused on the meaning and definition of Identity Politics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxLHDHJV-_8&t=1111s
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