The politics of comparison is a rhetorical strategy that frames social groups in competitive terms, often pitting marginalized communities against each other. It is used to divert attention from systemic inequalities by focusing on relative gains or losses. Typically, those in power benefit, as it undermines solidarity and preserves existing hierarchies.
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