I found Yoshino’s definition of authenticity very intriguing, especially in terms of civil rights under the law. He states, “the new civil rights must harness this universal impulse towards authenticity. That impulse should press us toward thinking of civil rights less in terms of groups than in terms of our common humanity” (Yoshino 456). I found this intriguing because Yoshino focuses on a different aspect of authenticity. Rather than stressing the idea that everyone should be genuine, Yoshino says that authenticity is a shared “universal” desire that is an essential aspect of our “common humanity.” I like Yoshino’s definition of authenticity because of the applications it has in terms of civil rights law. Perhaps, instead of treating every civil rights as an evaluation of how authentic the person’s intentions are, we should focus more on whether or not the laws prevent the person from becoming their authentic self. It also encourages us to view civil rights issues as something that can unite us, rather than divide us. This definition of authenticity promotes the idea that everybody needs to be part of inclusion; it is not just an issue that minorities alone should be fighting for. I believe the practical application of Yoshino’s views on authenticity could encourage unity and promote social progress and this is why I like his definition of the term.