Multiculturalism and disability: a critical perspective

被引:28
作者
Gilson, SF
Depoy, E
机构
[1] Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Sch Social Work, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
[2] Univ Maine, Orono, ME USA
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10.1080/09687590025630
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R49 [康复医学];
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100215 ;
摘要
In an effort to counter discrimination and powerlessness, the disability, community, has espoused sociopolitical and cultural factors as defining characteristics of disability identity. This view of disability, has replaced the historical medical model of disability as a deficit, and has had important implications for social action, political agendas, legislation and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This article reviews current multicultural thinking, and offers a critical view of the advantages and disadvantages of positioning disability within the emergent multicultural discourse. Implications for future thinking and action to promote equal opportunity and self-determination for persons with disabilities as a cultural group with a political agenda are then advanced.
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