Dilemma of Difference

Question 1

Who discusses the dilemma of difference? What do they say?

Answer 1

When Martha Minnow discusses the dilemma of difference, she asks questions about stigmatizations on the basis of emphasizing differences versus treating them the same (which can be insensitive).

Question 2

What are the two prongs to the dilemma of difference?

Answer 2

Two Prongs:
Recognition respect
Engagement

Question 3

What does Silvers think is missing from Minnows response?

Answer 3

Silvers states that Minnow does not construct the needed normative theory.
Because of this, “interacting with outliers in insufficient to affect inclusion” (169)
So, even though she calls for a conception of difference adequate to advance justice, she does not address the impact on a diverse population. Making differences more familiar does not necessarily minimize the ways in which people feel different / less than

Question 4

What are the three strategies of justice?

Answer 4

Differences should be denied: stereotypical differences used as pretexts
Differences should be mitigates: differences that are deemed to be deficiencies or defects
Differences should be embraced: differences that are seemed to be special talents
These strategies address the problem of recognition of difference and respect because they highlight the framework in which they can be easily accomplished.