Sociology
Does Nussbaum’s analysis of capabilities provide a convincing basis to criticise the failure to develop the literacy of girls and/or women? Answer with reference to a relevant newspaper article such as the one linked below.
Your answer should have two components:
a. Outline how a defender of Nussbaum’s capability theory would use it to argue for the importance of developing literacy in girls and/or women (around 900 words)
b. Briefly outline and assess one criticism of Nussbaum’s approach (around 600 words)
