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Epistemic injustice in educational policy: an account of structural contributory injustice

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper, I introduce a special case of epistemic injustice that I call ‘structural contributory injustice’. This conception aims to capture some dimensions of how policy—separately from individual agential interactions—can generate epistemic injustice at a group level. I first locate the case within Kristie Dotson’s original conception of contributory injustice. I then consider one potential case of structural contributory injustice—namely, the policy problem of significant financial risk burden on students considering university in the USA. Finally, I consider potential policy reforms in response to this injustice.

Source: Journal of Philosophy of Education

DOI: 10.1093/jopedu/qhad070

Author: Megan L Bogia

Institution: Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Feminist Epistemology and Gender Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4387994202

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