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What does it mean?
When people start calling themselves by specific names or identities during reforms, it stops progress because it creates division. Open amendment requires avoiding labels.
In plain terms
Calling yourself names stops reform because it creates division.
What can you take from it?
Avoid rigid labels to keep progress open.

Where it applies

  • political discourse
  • social change

Putting it to work

  • focus on ideas not labels
  • keep reform open

Questions to consider

  • Does identity help or hinder change?
  • How do labels affect politics?

Another view

Identity can also unite people for reform not just divide.

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