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Constructions and Creations: idealism, materialism and disability theory.
- Source :
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Disability & Society . Feb98, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p75-94. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- This paper suggests that a proper understanding of disability theory requires more than a distinction between individual and social model approaches. It is also helpful to distinguish between materialist and idealist explanations. These two dimensions are used to generate a four-fold typology which highlights important differences between the main approaches. Social models are distinguished as those premised upon commonality. However, it is argued that recent discourses of `difference' do not detract from social model theory. Social model approaches are examined in more detail and the paper concludes that although social constructionist accounts have been useful they do not provide a sufficient level of explanation. Disabling social values reflect material relations of power and may be better explained as `ideology'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09687599
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Disability & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14019151
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599826920