The Politics of Recognition in the Thought of Michael Walzer and Nancy Fraser

Abstract

This research is an attempt to explore the politics of recognition in terms of its general concept and implications، as well as to examine the perspectives of Michael Walzer and Nancy Fraser on recognition. Regarding the concept، opinions vary in defining recognition; however، most scholars agree that recognition highlights the marginalization experienced by individuals within a society where a particular culture dominates as the majority culture. Economic marginalization، along with racial and ethnic disparities، is seen as a key cause of societal divisions—a point on which both Walzer and Fraser concur. They argue that the causes of marginalization are not solely cultural or economic، but rather a combination of both. Nevertheless، they differ in their interpretations of misrecognition: Walzer views it primarily as a lack of respect and a sense of deprivation، whereas Nancy Fraser sees it as the denial of equal participation alongside others.

Keywords: Recognition، Michael Walzer، Nancy Fraser، Parity of Participation، Misrecognition.