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The article discusses how categorization shapes public opinion and political beliefs, emphasizing that classifications are often driven by ideology rather than objective analysis. It highlights the impact of misleading categorizations, such as those surrounding the Persian Gulf War, which obscure the realities of social inequalities and the motivations behind governmental policies. The author argues that these contestable categories can create self-fulfilling prophecies, reinforcing existing power structure
- Author
- Isaac Benjamin
- Language
- EN