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University of the Philippines Diliman | College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
  • Author: Karen Connie Abalos-Orendain, PhD
  • Year: 2021
  • Type: Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Citation:

PhD K.C. Abalos-Orendain. 12/1/2021. “A Gendered Analysis of Habermas and the Underrepresented Narratives of Domestic Migrant Claims.” CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY VOL. 7, 2021: SELECTED PAPERS FROM THE 2020 CSSPE/SCEEA (CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF PRACTICAL ETHICS/SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE POUR L’ÉTUDE DE L’ÉTHIQUE APPLIQUÉE) CONFERENCE, 7.

Abstract:

This paper explores the limitations and possibilities of Habermas’ critical social theory and discourse ethics by utilizing the analyses of two of his former students, Nancy Fraser and Seyla Benhabib. Fraser shows us the limitations of Habermas’ position because it fails to take into consideration the female perspective and contribution to the labor force. This raises the question of migration within the gender framework. On the other hand, Benhabib argues for the potential of Habermas’ philosophy by reminding us of its universalist stance.

Key Words:

communicative action, critical social theory, domestic helpers, Habermas, migration

Link:

https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1037&context=csspe