disabled identity Flashcards
(8 cards)
Shakespeare
People are socialised to see themselves and accept ‘victim mentality’ and use it as a reason for their failure, which causes negative stereotypes. They are described as having had a personal tragedy that causes people to pity them, causing a lack of collective identity.
ridely
argues that the public is very awkward with disabilities, caused by a lack of understanding, which can cause them to lose out on opportunities an able-bodied person would be picked for.
Barnes-Media
Argues that the media represents disability in a stereotyped way, being oppressive and negative, describing them as needing charity, victims, villains and burdens. They are rarely presented.
Changing perceptions - Muragami
disabled individuals construct a “self-identity” to accept their impairment, reconstructing
what is normal for their disability. Arguing that because not everyone is able-bodied, disability should be
viewed as a human condition.
Changing perceptions - Equality Act 2010
Protects and stops people from discriminating against an individual for being disabled. It supports the social model, which emphasizes social and environmental barriers disabled people face- promotes the idea that society should adapt for disabled people.
Changing perceptions - a contemporary example of a positive role model
Lee Ridley - Comedian with cerebral palsy who speaks and advocates for disability. He addresses disability through humor and describes his own experience with disability, and is shown to have a positive influence due to his successful career.
What is disability?
A physical or mental impairment which has a Substantial and long term effect on a persons ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
What is the medical model?
The idea that disability is seen as a medical problem focuses on limitations caused by an impairment. Disability is seen as a personal tragedy: victims feel pity. Victim blaming where people with disabilities reinforce negative stereotypes.
