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

Authors

  • Elisabeth-Gabrielle Şatalan Postgraduate student, University of Bucharest, Faculty of Political Science, Bucharest, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/upalaw/103

Keywords:

under-representation, luck-egalitarianism, inequalities, structure of the society

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.

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Published

2023-05-24

How to Cite

Şatalan, E.-G. . (2023). The Underrepresentation of Women in Universities: Luck-egalitarianism versus Young’s Critique. Anuarul Universitatii "Petre Andrei" Din Iasi - Fascicula: Drept, Stiinte Economice, Stiinte Politice, 30, 236-242. https://doi.org/10.18662/upalaw/103

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Vol. 30 (2022): Anuarul Universitatii "Petre Andrei" din Iasi - Fascicula: Drept, Stiinte Economice, Stiinte Politice

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