Epistemologies of Ignorance Regarding Women of Color and their Intersectional Identities Open Access

Abstract

In Chapter One I will look at how there is a lack of awareness and understanding surrounding women of color’s experiences due to stereotypes, especially domestic migrant workers. In Chapter Two I will look at the limits of empathy, or being able to understand another’s point of view. I will argue that the problems surrounding intersectionality are not immediately overcome through empathic understanding because of the current circulation of negative emotions. Negative emotions should be replaced with positive ones, thereby allowing for sincere empathy. 

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION....1

CHAPTER ONE ABSTRACT....2

CHAPTER ONE: TUNNEL VISION TOWARDS WOMEN OF COLOR....2

CHAPTER ONE CONCLUSION....24

CHAPTER TWO ABSTRACT....25

CHAPTER TWO: ROLE OF EMPATHY AND CIRCULATION OF EMOTION....25

CHAPTER TWO CONCLUSION....53

GENERAL CONCLUSION....54

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School	Emory College
Department	Philosophy
Degree	B.A.
Submission	Honors Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Philosophy Women's Studies
Keyword	women of color intersectional epistemology
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Cynthia Willett, Emory University
Committee Members	Jeremy Bell, Emory University Brajesh Samarth, Emory University

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