Understanding Epistemic Injustice

What is the main reason Zion is not given equal opportunities in his class?

• He is not as knowledgeable as his peers.

• He is the youngest in the class.

• The teacher has a bias against him.

• He does not participate actively.

Which of the following best describes testimonial injustice?

• A lack of shared language to express experiences.

• Excluding marginalized groups from academic discussions.

• Unfairly discrediting someone's word due to biases.

• Ignoring the historical context of social issues.

What is a key characteristic of hermeneutical injustice?

• It involves unfair treatment based on race.

• It arises from a lack of shared language to express experiences.

• It is primarily concerned with gender biases.

• It is about the lack of credibility given to someone's word.

Who is credited with coining the term 'epistemic injustice'?

• Miranda Fricker

• Zion

• A black female intellectual from the 1800s

• A business manager

Why is it important to address epistemic injustices?

• To promote competition among different groups.

• To maintain traditional societal structures.

• To limit the spread of new ideas.

• To ensure marginalized voices are heard and valued.