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On the circularity of democratic justice (2009)
Journal Article
Thompson, S. (2009). On the circularity of democratic justice. Philosophy and Social Criticism, 35(9), 1079-1098. https://doi.org/10.1177/0191453709343391

In this article, I argue that justice and democracy stand in a circular relationship: just outcomes emerge from democratic deliberations, but only if such deliberations meet the standards of justice. I develop my argument by engaging in a critical di... Read More about On the circularity of democratic justice.

Parity of participation and the politics of status (2009)
Journal Article
Armstrong, C., & Thompson, S. (2009). Parity of participation and the politics of status. European Journal of Political Theory, 8(1), 109-122. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474885108096963

Over the past decade, Nancy Fraser has developed a sophisticated theory of social justice. At its heart lies the principle of parity of participation, according to which all adult members of society must be in a position to interact with one another... Read More about Parity of participation and the politics of status.

Parity of esteem and the politics of recognition (2002)
Journal Article
Thompson, S. (2002). Parity of esteem and the politics of recognition. Contemporary Political Theory, 1(2), 203-220. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.cpt.9300037

This article begins from the premise that, in contemporary conditions of immense cultural, social and ethnic diversity, a just and stable political order must be one in which all citizens are able to enjoy due recognition. In order to determine what... Read More about Parity of esteem and the politics of recognition.

Multicultural political theory
Book Chapter
Thompson, S., & Modood, T. Multicultural political theory. In N. Doe, & R. Sandberg (Eds.), The Research Handbook on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Law and Religion. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Press

Our aim in this chapter is to consider the contribution that political theory – and, in particular, multicultural political theory – can make to the study of law and religion. Whilst these are, of course, very distinct academic enterprises, we belie... Read More about Multicultural political theory.