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

✍ Scribed by Abberley, Paul

Book ID
120471706
Publisher
Informa UK (Taylor & Francis)
Year
1987
Weight
297 KB
Volume
2
Category
Article
ISSN
0267-4645

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✦ Synopsis

In this paper it is argued that a social theory of disability can best be developed through the use of the concept of oppression. This concept is outlined, and special emphasis is placed on the importance of the social origins of impairment in such an analysis. The ways in which this approach would utilise data gathered from other theoretical perspectives is indicated. General features of a theory of disability as oppression are specified.

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