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So I agree that identity is constructed too! But here's the kicker, you can't get anywhere except further in to atomization/alienation by accepting that and calling it good enough. Real talk.

Group identity is how humans achieve efforts greater than the sum of their parts. This ancient truth of power is how and why all the oppressive institutions and techniques of domination were created in the first place. If being "the unique" is good enough for you, fill your boots but don't expect to ever do more than a symbolic puff of wind to your enemies. Nail your proclamations to the church door and a few dozen weirdos might stop to read them. Yay! Validation! Just enough "individualist" rope to hang yourself with.

But if you want more than just self-satisfaction, don't smugly disavow group identities, make new and better ones.