Kristen Reagan: Fragmentation

This chapter questions whether it is a good thing for there to be be separate public spheres for different cultures. Of course, McKee references both points of view. Those who not believe that there should be different public spheres say it is because it leads to too much choice and that we need a single public sphere for democracy to work. On the other hand, those in favor of separate spheres believe this is important because it allows different communities a way to develop their own ideas. I believe that we should have access to separate public spheres. I guess we can consider the dominant public sphere is that of the "white, educated male." Therefore, when it comes to communities that do not fall under this category (women, gays, blacks, etc.) is might not be acceptable to talk about things that would be important to the minorities in the dominant sphere. Therefore, I think it is a good thing to have a place for these people to be able to express their opinions without being judged.