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Advancing data justice in education: some suggestions towards a deontological framework

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Pages 187-199 | Received 21 Dec 2021, Accepted 30 Nov 2022, Published online: 12 Dec 2022
 

ABSTRACT

This article proposes a pragmatic approach to data justice in education that draws upon Nancy Fraser's theory. The main argument is premised on the theoretical and practical superiority of a deontological framework for addressing algorithmic bias and harms, compared to ethical guidelines. The purpose of a deontological framework is to enable the evaluation of justice claims, not as a burden for individuals or groups, but as part of an ongoing public dialogue about the disparate impacts of algorithmic decisions. In a deontological framework, scrutiny is not limited to differences in treatment but is broader and more demanding, involving the evaluation of design approaches and a wider-ranging political discussion about who might be harmed.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank the anonymous reviewers for their constructive criticism, which greatly enhanced the paper.

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Correction Statement

This article has been corrected with minor changes. These changes do not impact the academic content of the article.

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