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Tolerance : Experiments with Freedom in the NetherlandsOne of Us: On Human Identity and Freaky Justice

Tolerance : Experiments with Freedom in the Netherlands: One of Us: On Human Identity and Freaky... [This chapter concerns marginalized groups, in particular human ‘freaks’ who used to make their living by exposing their abnormalities in circuses and at carnivals. Such ‘Very Special People’ stand out since they challenge human identity: a Bearded Lady challenges the distinction between male and female; a Living Skeleton challenges the distinction between life and death. Such extreme cases also cast a focus on central ethical issues. First, a question of individual autonomy: should these marginalized individuals be free to expose themselves in freak shows? This question is answered in the positive.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Tolerance : Experiments with Freedom in the NetherlandsOne of Us: On Human Identity and Freaky Justice

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Springer International Publishing
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© Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018
ISBN
978-3-319-89344-0
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223 –257
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-89346-4_7
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Abstract

[This chapter concerns marginalized groups, in particular human ‘freaks’ who used to make their living by exposing their abnormalities in circuses and at carnivals. Such ‘Very Special People’ stand out since they challenge human identity: a Bearded Lady challenges the distinction between male and female; a Living Skeleton challenges the distinction between life and death. Such extreme cases also cast a focus on central ethical issues. First, a question of individual autonomy: should these marginalized individuals be free to expose themselves in freak shows? This question is answered in the positive.]

Published: Aug 28, 2018

Keywords: Freak Show; Bearded Lady; Specific People; Degenerate Appearance; Siamese Twins

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