Dis/ability in Media, Law and History: Intersectional, Embodied AND Socially Constructed?

This book explores how being disabled originates in the physical world, social representations, and historical power relations, and how normalization has informed people's experiences of their bodies and their fight for substantive equality. It provides new avenues for thinking about dis/ability and is accessible and informative for a wider audience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay of factors that contribute to the phenomenon of disability, encompassing the physical realm, societal perceptions, and historical power dynamics. By examining these elements, the authors shed light on how disability is constructed and normalized, shaping individuals' experiences and their struggle for substantive equality. Through thought-provoking questions and insightful analysis, the book reveals how the normalization process has influenced the experiences of wheelchair users and their understanding of their bodies in environments that are often not designed for their accessibility.

Understanding these processes necessitates acknowledging the complex relationship between social construction and embodiment, as well as the critical importance of centering the intersection of disability with other identities such as race, class, gender, sex orientation, and citizen status. This book offers valuable insights for scholars and researchers seeking to explore new avenues of thinking about disability. At the same time, its accessible and informative style makes it accessible to a broader audience, fostering a deeper understanding of this critical social issue.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032189765