The Problem With Identity Capitalists
Giving a name to a well-known problem.
In the latest episode of The Jabot, I speak with Nancy Leong, law professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. We chat about her decision to go to law school in the first place, as well as her path to academia. We also delve into her new book, Identity Capitalists: The Powerful Insiders Who Exploit Diversity to Maintain Inequality. Nancy reveals how she came up with the term “identity capitalist,” and the personal anecdotes she decided to include in her book. We also talk about hidden in-group agendas and strategies she recommends for those in out-groups.
The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.
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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).
