Ableism can be defined as bias, prejudice, or discrimination on the basis of disability. Ableism can be intentional or unintentional and is often rooted in the belief that disabled people aren’t as capable or valuable as people without disabilities. Ableist language comes in many forms, including the emotion-heavy language above, euphemisms, backhanded compliments, or pity.
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- Ableism and disability models
- Author:
- Rachel Culp and Kathleen Bogart
- Source:
- Psychology Today
- Date published:
- Mon 30th May, 2022