Power and Everyday Practices Quiz

Normal is not a fixed state but a learned practice based on historical and social norms of behavior.

Rules that shape how we perceive and interact with bodies, influencing both our own and others' behavior and body image.

The disabled body is often viewed as different from (and inferior to) the standard; viewed as a problem.

Societal interpretations of disability as abnormal and lacking are not natural; they are culturally and historically constructed.

Disability is produced and perceived through social and political constructions of norms, not innate traits.

Power structures determine which bodies are accepted and which are excluded as "normal" or outside the norm in a given social context.

This focuses on how capitalism and neoliberalism impact the experiences and perceptions of disabled bodies.

Disability is a social creation, shaped by historical and cultural norms, rather than a fixed condition.

Industrial societies created a standard worker's body (young, male, able-bodied) to match factory demands. Punctuality, hours, and productivity were enforced.

The factory imposed rules and strict supervision to train workers' bodies.

An economic system emphasizing factory production, causing workers to be shaped to suit the system and to its rhythm.

Bodies that could not meet the factory's standards of productivity, creating an 'abnormal' category.

The ideal worker for industrial society, defined by youth, maleness, and physical ability.

Industrialization influenced various aspects of society, from building design to working hours, even though factories are no longer dominant.

A system of rules and control in a social organization to shape individuals according to its standards.

The standard or expected production rate within an industrial setting, where bodies not meeting that rate are deemed 'abnormal' or 'disabled'.

Power structures that regulate and control bodies through rules, societal norms, and expectations, often shaping how we perceive "normal" and "abnormal" bodies.

The process by which societal norms and expectations are established and upheld, often leading to the exclusion or marginalization of bodies that don't conform to those norms.

Disability is not just a physical or mental condition but a social phenomenon shaped by cultural beliefs, historical context, and power dynamics.

This refers to the idealized, often unattainable image of a perfect body that is culturally constructed and reinforced, often excluding bodies with disabilities or those deemed 'unfit.'

A framework that challenges the exclusion and oppression of disabled people, advocating for social justice based on the principle of inclusion and full participation in society.

The way an individual views their physical self in relation to societal norms and how these perceptions influence their self-esteem and overall well-being, especially for individuals with disabilities.

A critical approach that analyzes and challenges societal assumptions and prejudices about disability, acknowledging its intersection with other forms of oppression like race, gender, and sexuality.

The way capitalist systems can exploit, marginalize, and exclude people with disabilities, often limiting their access to employment, healthcare, and economic opportunities.