Rethinking Recognition

Recognition is a solution to cultural inequalities; it involves recognising misrecognised identities and changing cultural value systems to enable all individuals to participate in social interaction on equal grounds.

“Recognition is seen as a solution to cultural inequalities and she stresses the importance of recognising misrecognised identities and changing cultural value systems to enable all individuals to participate in social interaction on equal grounds (Fraser, 2000, 2007).”

Fraser argues there is a risk of emphasising minority cultures as a counterweight to the dominant culture, which puts pressure on members to adapt to a group culture identity, consolidating stereotypes and increasing risk of misrecognition.

“According to Fraser, there is a risk of emphasising minority cultures as a counterweight to the dominant culture, which puts pressure on members to adapt to a group culture identity. This can lead to consolidating stereotypes for minority group identities and result in an increased risk of misrecognition (Fraser, 2000).”

Fraser argues that equal participation is the basis for understanding issues concerning justice, and creating participatory parity is the most crucial element.

“Fraser argues that equal participation is the basis for understanding issues concerning justice, and creating participatory parity is the most crucial element for her (Fraser, 2000).”