A poorly individuated identity leads to frightened rigid adherence to pre-formed off-the-shelf identities built around immutable self-features like race & gender. These store-bought identities are fragile and must be protected. Protecting this fragility is why right-wing politics exists.
Constantine
Why are right wing men so hilariously insecure ?
L - GOP Rep and MI senate candidate Mike Rogers actual photo from the campaign trail.
R - Photo put out by staffer.