epistemic injustices

Epistemic injustice occurs when someone is unfairly discredited or their knowledge is undervalued due to biases related to their identity, such as gender, race, or social status. For example, a person's experiences or insights might be dismissed because of assumptions based on who they are, rather than their actual credibility or expertise. This can prevent important voices from being heard and hinder understanding. Recognizing epistemic injustice helps promote fairness by ensuring everyone’s knowledge and experiences are respected and taken seriously.