Social Contract
Epistemic injustice refers to a wrong done to someone in their capacity as a knower, often manifested in the form of prejudice that denies individuals or groups the credibility they deserve. This concept highlights how societal structures can systematically undermine certain voices, particularly marginalized groups, in knowledge production and dissemination. By acknowledging epistemic injustice, we can better understand the dynamics of power and authority within social contract theories and their feminist critiques.
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