Iris Marion Young was an American political theorist and feminist whose work centered on the nature of justice and social difference. Her writings explored how societal structures and power relations can lead to oppression and inequality, advocating for nuanced approaches to achieving justice. Drawing inspiration from thinkers like Michel Foucault and Jürgen Habermas, Young developed original perspectives on political theory and ethics. Her analyses, often focused on marginalized groups, profoundly influenced contemporary discussions on social justice and political philosophy.
Iris Marion Youngs klassischer Aufsatz beleuchtet, wie Erziehungsgrundsätze Mädchen dazu bringen, ihre Körper als zerbrechlich zu empfinden. Sie analysiert die gesellschaftliche Konstruktion von Körperwahrnehmung und thematisiert geschlechtsbedingte Ungerechtigkeiten, die weiterhin bestehen. Ein wichtiger Beitrag zur feministischen Theorie.
In her long-awaited Responsibility for Justice, Young discusses our responsibilities to address structural injustices in which we among many are implicated (but for which we are not to blame), often by virtue of participating in a market, such as buying goods produced in sweatshops, or participating in booming housing markets that leave many homeless.
"In this classic work of feminist political thought, Iris Marion Young challenges the prevailing reduction of social justice to distributive justice. The starting point for her critique is the experience and concerns of the new social movements that were created by marginal and excluded groups, including women, African Americans, and American Indians, as well as gays and lesbians. Young argues that by assuming a homogeneous public, democratic theorists fail to consider institutional arrangements for including people not culturally identified with white European male norms. Consequently, theorists do not adequately address the problems of an inclusive participatory framework. Basing her vision of the good society on the culturally plural networks of contemporary urban life, Young makes the case that normative theory and public policy should undermine group-based oppression by affirming rather than suppressing social group differences"--Provided by publisher.
Předkládaná kniha Proti útlaku a nadvládě - Transnacionální výzvy politické a feministické teorii je výběrem reprezentativních prací I.M. Young z poslední doby. Autorka se v nich zabývá pojetím politického sebeurčení v globálním kontextu a sociálními a genderovými strukturálními nespravedlnostmi.
Focusing on the ideals of political inclusion and exclusion, the book offers a critical examination of democracy in multicultural societies. It addresses biases related to class, race, and gender within democratic processes and proposes strategies for fostering inclusivity in political engagement. Additionally, it raises the question of whether democratic institutions should adapt to a more global context amid increasing global interactions, making a significant contribution to contemporary debates on democracy.
"Inclusion and Democracy broadens our understanding of democratic communication by reflecting on the positive political functions of narrative, rhetorically situated appeals, and public protest. It reconstructs concepts of civil society and public sphere as enacting such plural forms of communication among debating citizens in large-scale societies."--Jacket
Focusing on feminist theory, this collection of essays by Iris Marion Young addresses moral respect and individual relationships with social collectives. It delves into pressing issues such as welfare reform, same-sex marriage, and drug treatment for pregnant women. By linking theory to practical politics, the book aims to stimulate discussions and promote social justice for both women and men, encouraging readers to engage with these critical topics.
Feminist social theory and female body experience are the twin themes of Iris Marion Young's twelve outstanding essays written over the past decade and brought together here. Her contributions to social theory raise critical questions about women and citizenship, the relations of capitalism and women's oppression, and the differences between a feminist theory that emphasizes women's difference and one that assumes a gender-neutral humanity.Loosely following a phenomenological method of description, Young's essays on female embodiment discuss female movement, pregnancy, clothing, and the breasted body. In an introduction that situates her work in the context of shifts in feminist theory and politics over the past decade, Young emphasizes the rootedness of her theorizing in a dedicated and seasoned political activism.