Sef
What does this mean?
What does "given" mean in this sentence?
"This knowledge base, skill set, and attitudinal structure is essential in a democratic society where social information is largely uncensored, certain perspectives are privileged in the dominant discourse, and equal representation is not a given ."
2016년 5월 15일 오후 3:23
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If something is 'a given', you can take its existence for granted.
It means that people in this situation can't automatically expect to have equal representation.
2016년 5월 15일
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In this context I think 'a given' is something that is certain and obvious.
For example: "Being a languages student, it is a given that I have good communication skills." So, you can be sure that I have good communication skills. :)
2016년 5월 15일
correction : to be presented
2016년 6월 8일
There is no equal opportunity to be represented among certain perspectives.
2016년 6월 7일
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