The Concept of Oppression and the Development of a Social Theory of Disability

The paper argues that a social theory of disability can best be developed through the use of the concept of oppression. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the social origins of impairment in such an analysis. Ways in which the approach utilizes data gathered from other theoretical perspectives...

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Published inDisability, Handicap and Society Vol. 2; no. 1; p. 5
Main Author Abberley, Paul
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1987
Subjects
Disabilities
Etiology
Social Theories
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Summary:The paper argues that a social theory of disability can best be developed through the use of the concept of oppression. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the social origins of impairment in such an analysis. Ways in which the approach utilizes data gathered from other theoretical perspectives is indicated. (Author/DB)