Regulating Aversion: Tolerance in the Age of Identity and Empire
by Wendy Brown
Wendy Brown's 'Regulating Aversion' delves into tolerance's role in the age of identity and empire. It critiques how tolerance regulates aversion, reinforcing political structures amid identity politics and global power dynamics. A vital exploration of political theory and societal mechanisms.
About This Book
In 'Regulating Aversion: Tolerance in the Age of Identity and Empire,' Wendy Brown explores the concept of tolerance within contemporary political contexts. The book addresses how tolerance functions not merely as a virtue but as a regulatory tool in societies shaped by identity and empire.
Brown analyzes the implications of tolerance in an age where identity politics intersect with global imperial dynamics. She argues that tolerance often serves to manage differences rather than challenge underlying power structures.
The work draws on political theory to unpack the ways in which aversion is regulated through tolerant discourses. It provides a critical lens on how these mechanisms sustain existing hierarchies.
Through rigorous examination, Brown reveals the paradoxes inherent in modern notions of tolerance. The book invites readers to reconsider tolerance's role in perpetuating rather than dismantling inequalities.
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