A set of political theories or movements that emerged in the 1970s and that challenged the assumptions and practices of modern liberalism or socialism. Postmodern politics often emphasized the role of identity, difference, and intersectionality in shaping social relations, and the need to decenter or pluralize power structures and categories. Some critics of postmodern politics argue that it can lead to fragmentation, relativism, or tribalism, and that it neglects the role of reforms or collective action in addressing systemic inequalities.