Charles Taylor
The Canadian philosopher who argued for a 'politics of recognition' — that cultural groups need public recognition and respect for their identities, not just individual legal rights.
Real World
Quebec's legal protection of the French language — including requiring French on commercial signage — reflects Taylor's politics of recognition: the provincial government formally acknowledges Québécois cultural identity rather than subsuming it under a single Canadian norm.
Exam Focus
Distinguish Taylor's 'politics of recognition' from simple tolerance — examiners penalise conflating recognition with mere legal equality.
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