All used as examples of identity politics, the idea that groups are calling for special treatment based on race religion sex or other characteristics, some fear that a politics based on protecting narrow group interests rather than broader political movements can be dangerous, identity politics emerge because groups that had been historically ignored or harmed demanded their rights be protected, from civil rights to womens rights to gay rights, the idea that safeguarding these rights makes society fairr, more tolerant, and equal, but some think its gone too far by focusing on own rights and interests, it threatens the rights of others, opposition to affirmative action makes you racist, comenting on womens appearance makes you sexist and masogonyst, gave rise to trump whos campaign was nakedly un-politically correct.