Podcast
Questions and Answers
The social model of disability was society's reaction to the biomedical perspective on disability.
The social model of disability was society's reaction to the biomedical perspective on disability.
True
Mike Oliver coined the term 'medical model' in the 1980s.
Mike Oliver coined the term 'medical model' in the 1980s.
False
According to the sociological response, disability is solely caused by individual differences.
According to the sociological response, disability is solely caused by individual differences.
False
PWD's are viewed as disabled because society insists they are deficient and disadvantaged.
PWD's are viewed as disabled because society insists they are deficient and disadvantaged.
Signup and view all the answers
The main proponents of the social model of disability reacted directly against the medical field's reinforcing of a disabling view of PWD's.
The main proponents of the social model of disability reacted directly against the medical field's reinforcing of a disabling view of PWD's.
Signup and view all the answers
What was the main reason behind the emergence of the social model of disability?
What was the main reason behind the emergence of the social model of disability?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is credited with coining the term 'social model' in the 1980s?
Who is credited with coining the term 'social model' in the 1980s?
Signup and view all the answers
How does the social model view the cause of disability?
How does the social model view the cause of disability?
Signup and view all the answers
What do proponents of the social model believe about PWD's and society's role in their disability?
What do proponents of the social model believe about PWD's and society's role in their disability?
Signup and view all the answers
In response to what did Mike Oliver, among others, write a position paper regarding disability?
In response to what did Mike Oliver, among others, write a position paper regarding disability?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
The Social Model of Disability
- Emerged as a reaction to the biomedical perspective on disability
- Coined in response to the medical model, which reinforced a disabling view of people with disabilities (PWD's)
Mike Oliver's Contribution
- Coined the term 'medical model' in the 1980s
- Wrote a position paper regarding disability in response to the medical field's view of PWD's
The Social Model's View on Disability
- Disability is not solely caused by individual differences
- Society's attitudes and structures are seen as the main cause of disability
- PWD's are not inherently deficient or disadvantaged, but are viewed as such by society
Proponents' Beliefs
- PWD's are disabled by society's attitudes and structures, not by their impairments
- Society's role is to remove barriers, not to "fix" the individual's impairment
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the concept of social model of disability and its proponents versus the biomedical perspective. Understand how society's views on disability and individual differences impact the perception of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
