Marginalization and the Multiplicity of Rationalities: A Discourse Theory of Poverty

This essay argues for the necessity for a rationality based theory of poverty. It explains how the roots of poverty are rooted in the marginalization of the rationalities of the so called poor, a marginalization that renders them disempowered from realizing their conception of the good life. It argu...

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Published in:Theory in action 2012-04, Vol.5 (2), p.104-121
Main Author: Rodriguez, Agustin Martin G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Discourse
Empowerment
Low Income Groups
Marginality
Poverty
Prosperity
Rationality
Theory
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Summary:This essay argues for the necessity for a rationality based theory of poverty. It explains how the roots of poverty are rooted in the marginalization of the rationalities of the so called poor, a marginalization that renders them disempowered from realizing their conception of the good life. It argues that the genuine liberation of the poor demands their empowerment founded in the liberation of their rationalities. This means that reformers must focus on building systems of discourse that allow the marginalized to participate in the shaping of the dominant rationalities that govern us all. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1937-0237
1937-0229
1937-0237
DOI:10.3798/tia.1937-0237.12016