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Ableism A Definition Of Normal

Posted on April 6 2010  by Graham

Ableism means ?to be normal.? By creating a “normal” category prejudice social attitudes and discriminatory behaviors toward persons with a disability are also created. Establishing the able body as normal in society automatically creates the default category of “abnormal” for all who don’t meet the normal group criteria. This ableism exists not only in society but extends to education, employment…