The Antidote to Identity Politics
Fergus Hodgson, April 24, 2018 
The politicization of all aspects of our lives is part of a vicious cycle of tribalism, a battle for a slice of the largess. How can we avoid getting trampled by the herd mentality of identity politics?
Mamela Fiallo Flor of the Libre Foundation in Argentina and Cuban Libertarian Party and Paz Gómez of Libre Razon and Antigua Report have charted their own paths and become independent women. Both from Ecuador, they share with us their trials, tribulations, and lessons learned.
They acknowledge challenges at the outset, for challenging prevailing norms. Gómez, in particular, highlighted that becoming a young mother changed her view of the world and taught her to be both more resilient, confident, and hard working.
Paz Gómez, a young mother based in Quito, Ecuador, has become an international policy commentator and think-tank leader. She has also spoken out against special privileges for specific demographics. (Daniela Endara Gómez)
Recommended Links
- PanAm Post archive of Mamela Fiallo Flor.
- Antigua Report archive of Paz Gómez.
- AIER archive of Paz Gómez.
- “How the Social-Justice Movement Killed the Dream of Martin Luther King Jr.” by Mamela Fiallo Flor (Spanish).
Fergus Hodgson is Gold Newsletter’s roving editor. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
