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“If one thinks about racism by examining only one wire of the cage, or one form of disadvantage, it is difficult to understand how and why the bird is trapped. Only a large number of wires arranged in a specific way, and connected to one another, serve to enclose the bird and to ensure that it cannot escape.”

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Iris Marion Young
Iris Marion Young

Iris Marion Young (January 2, 1949 - August 1, 2006) was an American political theorist known for her work on gender, multiculturalism, and the politics of the civic sphere. Her contributions have had a profound impact on understanding social justice and the politics of difference. more

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