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différence (critical theory)  

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  • The concept of difference has long existed in philosophy and social sciences, but it is only in recent decades, with the increased interest in multicultural and gender studies, that it has become a central part of debates in academic, social, and political circles. It is possible to identify two distinct definitions of difference: The first was developed in the modern era, beginning in the Enlightenment, and the second arose in the 20th century, from the 1960s onwards. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Difference]

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