The Tyranny of the Majority
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Status
Draft
Country
United States
Also Known As
The Tyranny of the Majority: Fundamental Fairness in Representative Democracy
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voting rightsdemocracyminority representationelectoral reformcivil rightspolitical theoryproportional representation
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Publication Type
Book
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Published Date
1/1/1994
Authors
Lani Guinier
ISBN
978-0025446909
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A book authored by Lani Guinier on voting rights and minority empowerment, comprising a collection of essays that argue for reforms in American electoral systems to address the limitations of majority rule. The work emphasizes proportional representation and cumulative voting as mechanisms to empower racial and political minorities and ensure fairer democratic outcomes.
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Published in 1994, the book critiqued majority rule and proposed alternatives, sparking national debate and her 'quota queen' backlash.
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