Identity politics is a political approach and analysis that focuses on the ways in which individuals' identities - such as race, gender, sexuality, religion, and ethnicity - influence their political beliefs and actions. This research area explores how social groups based on these identities form and advocate for their interests, as well as how these identities intersect and shape power dynamics within societies. Identity politics often involves advocating for social justice and equality for marginalized groups, and has been a central focus of many social movements, such as the civil rights movement and LGBTQ+ rights movement.