The University of Winnipeg

DIS-2100 Theorizing Disability

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Prior to the 1970s, the concept of disability was centred on individual impairments and people with disabilities were "othered" because of their difference from ableist norms. Over the last three decades, disability activists and theorists have sought to shift the focus from a medical model to a social model. Within the social model, external obstacles are regarded as disabling, rather than non-conformist bodies. This move has had a powerful impact on a disability theorization and political action. The social model of disability has much in common with critical analyses that deconstruct and denaturalize race and gender. In this course, we will consider the implications of the social model of theorizing disability, examine the critiques, and explore the alternatives. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and SOC-2100.

Prerequisites

SOC-1101 or DIS-1003 or DIS-1004 (prerequisite).

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3

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