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The Underrepresentation of Women in Universities: Luck-egalitarianism versus Young's Critique
The Underrepresentation of Women in Universities: Luck-egalitarianism versus Young's Critique

Author(s): Elisabeth-Gabrielle Satalan
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Education, Higher Education
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: under-representation, luck-egalitarianism; inequalities; structure of the society;

Summary/Abstract: This article looks into two theories and their views on inequality. Dworkin’s luck-egalitarianism will be introduced, followed by Young’s critique of it and her own theory. These will be used to discuss the under-representation of women in universities using a hypothetical scenario.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 30
  • Page Range: 236-242
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English