DISABLITY IDENTITY

Question 1

Barnes

Answer 1

Media portrayal of disabled as dependent and weak with no sex life

Question 2

Zola

Answer 2

‘learned helplessness’ (stigma leads to master status)

Question 3

The Social Model

Answer 3

eg the design of buildings (Shakespeare argues this stands in the way of a positive disabled identity)

Question 4

Shakespeare

Answer 4

Building design stands in the way of a positive disabled identity

Question 5

The Medical Model

Answer 5

Defined by disability

Can lead to victim blaming or learned helplessness

Question 6

Murugami

Answer 6

We now have the ability to construct a positive identity

Question 7

How does the media construct age?

Answer 7

Promotes stereotypes and different norms and values expected

Question 8

Who speaks about learned helplessness?

Answer 8

Zola

Question 9

Media portrayal of disabled people as weak and having no sex life

Answer 9

Barnes

Question 10

Ridley

Answer 10

Disabled people can get overlooked for jobs- disability makes people uncomfortable

Question 11

Gill

Answer 11

Polio survivor- found that previous feelings of pity for other disabled people are turned onto yourself when you become disabled