When a Story is Just a Story: Does Voice Really Matter?

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Richard Delgado

Seattle University School of Law

Date Written: February 1, 1990

Abstract

Analyzes and responds to an article criticizing the idea that some scholars of color write in a distinctive "voice" by virtue of their experience and background. Summarizes how conventional liberal discourse views the issue of voice. Contrasts that view with outsider perspectives and illuminates the paradigmatic gap between critical race theory and mainstream scholarship.

Keywords: legal scholarship, critical race theory, minority voices, liberalism

Suggested Citation

Delgado, Richard, When a Story is Just a Story: Does Voice Really Matter? (February 1, 1990). Virginia Law Review, Vol. 76, 1990, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2095318

Richard Delgado (Contact Author)

Seattle University School of Law ( email )

WA
United States

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