Disability and Identity (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Evidence disability is socially constructed
Evidence disability is socially constructed
Different cultures/times view it differently (e.g., Benin vs UK)
Scheper-Hughes & Lock's 'politically correct body' concept
Scheper-Hughes & Lock's 'politically correct body' concept
Lean, strong, fit ideal; impairment seen as personal failure
Shakespeare (1994) on disabled bodies
Shakespeare (1994) on disabled bodies
Judged negatively vs able-bodied; viewed unfavourably
Six main categories of disability
Six main categories of disability
Physical, visual, hearing, intellectual, psychological, diseases
Social model of disability
Social model of disability
Disability caused by how society is organised, not impairments
Medical model of disability
Medical model of disability
Disability caused by individual impairments/differences
Social model solution for wheelchair user & steps
Social model solution for wheelchair user & steps
Add a ramp for immediate access
Lippman (1972) on Scandinavian countries
Lippman (1972) on Scandinavian countries
Greater acceptance, better services; social responsibility
CRPD
CRPD
UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Disability Discrimination Act 2005
Disability Discrimination Act 2005
Legal protections for fair treatment in public spaces
Disablism definition
Disablism definition
Discriminatory/oppressive behaviour; belief disabled are inferior
Transhumanism
Transhumanism
Movement using science/tech to enhance human capabilities
Media representation study findings (2010-2011)
Media representation study findings (2010-2011)
Increased articles, more negative tone, reduced confidence
Tisdall (1997) focus
Tisdall (1997) focus
Marginalisation of young disabled people by mainstream society