How are identity and memory shaping the 2016 U.S. Presidential election?

How are identity and memory shaping the 2016 U.S. Presidential election?

 

Discussing Identity, memory and politics in contemporary United States

Focus: Has racial identity and cultural memory been a driver of voting behaviour in U.S. presidential elections?

Important to mention in essay ** President Obama and the election of 2008 **

IDENTITY

The politics of identity in America focuses on race much more than it does in the UK.

Define race

The way it has changed with Islam

Broadly 3 races in America: White, Hispanic and black communities

POLITICS + Race

Black vote for Obama 2008:

Statistics for the 3 races voting for Obama

Marxist perspective…. Obama represents a brake from political power system that does not represent their interests.

…Class lines because of the way they view power.

MEMORY

Proximity and prominence is more important than accuracy –  Democratic support for civil rights movement.

Superficially based on the election of Obama, it appears that race is an important driver in identity politics. But analysis of historic voting numbers suggest that it may be an indicator for other factors such as socio-economic status…

How many words is your brief:

2,700 words (no less)

Referencing style to be used

Harvard

Number of sources to be used? :

25 approx