Weiss, Gail
Refiguring the Ordinary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253219893
- author:
- Weiss, Gail
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Epistemology, theory of knowledge
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Refiguring the Ordinary by Gail Weiss explores how our everyday experiences are shaped by factors such as gender, race, and social class. Through a phenomenological lens, Weiss examines how these elements influence our perceptions of the ordinary, revealing that no two individuals experience it in exactly the same way. Weiss argues that changing the conditions of oppression requires a shift from ordinary to extraordinary experiences. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of human experience, highlighting the complexities and intersections of everyday life. By examining the ways in which our bodies, habits, environments, and abilities intersect with social and material factors, Weiss provides a nuanced understanding of how we can work towards creating more inclusive and equitable experiences.
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