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#949 Angarika Deb: The Anthropology of Fairness, Individual Preferences, and Gender Inequality

Jun 3, 2024
Senior Ph.D. student Angarika Deb discusses the anthropology of fairness, individual preferences, and gender inequality. Topics include moral fairness in diverse societies, individual preferences, factors influencing individualism versus collectivism, and gender inequality from an anthropological viewpoint.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cultural and linguistic variations influence perceptions of fairness in distributive justice.
  • Societal influences and linguistic differences impact how fairness is defined across diverse ethno-linguistic groups.

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Approaching Moral Fairness in Anthropology

Moral fairness is examined through the lens of cognitive anthropology by considering how different populations perceive fairness in distributive justice. The study involves giving hypothetical scenarios to diverse groups to understand their views on fairness, highlighting cultural and linguistic variations that influence perceptions. Exploring distributive justice across cultures reveals descriptive and prescriptive perspectives, focusing on equality and equity ideals.

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