Epistemic Injustice
Miranda Fricker · 2007
"When we dismiss someone's testimony or ability to know something simply because of their race, gender, or social class, we commit a unique kind of violence against them."
Epistemic injustice occurs when a person is wronged specifically in their capacity as a 'knower.' It is the subtle, often unconscious bias that causes us to immediately doubt the credibility of certain groups of people.
There are two main types. 'Testimonial injustice' is when a jury doesn't believe a witness because of his race, or a doctor ignores a woman's pain because he assumes she is being 'hysterical.' The person is speaking the truth, but prejudice deflates their credibility.
What is an example of 'Testimonial Injustice'?
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