Disability and Stigma: A Sociological Perspective

Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, 1993

Introduction on Disability and Stigma Disability is a complex and comprehensive notion that overlaps with social, cultural, and structural aspects of society. While medical models define disability as an individual impairment, sociological perspectives emphasize the role of societal barriers and stigmatization in shaping the experiences of people with disabilities. Stigma, as a social construct, reinforces … Read more