10 Questions
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.
False
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.
False
The main proponents of the social model of disability reacted directly against the medical field's reinforcing of a disabling view of PWD's.
True
What was the main reason behind the emergence of the social model of disability?
To counter the biomedical perspective's view of disability
Who is credited with coining the term 'social model' in the 1980s?
Mike Oliver
How does the social model view the cause of disability?
As a result of society's lack of understanding of individual differences
What do proponents of the social model believe about PWD's and society's role in their disability?
Society insists they are deficient and disadvantage
In response to what did Mike Oliver, among others, write a position paper regarding disability?
How the medical field reinforced a disabling view of PWD's
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
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).
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