Feminism & Feminist Theory, Differently Abled & Disabled Persons - Social Sciences

Female Forms

Name: Female Forms
Author: Carol Thomas
ISBN: 9780335196937

by Carol Thomas

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Overview

What is the relevance of feminist ideas for understanding women's experiences of disability? How can the social model of disability be developed theoretically? What are the key differences between Disability Studies and medical sociology?. "In answer to these questions, this book explores and develops ideas about disability, engaging with important debates in disability studies about what disability is and how to theorize it. It also examines the interface between disability studies, women's studies and medical sociology, and offers an accessible review of contemporary debates and theoretical approaches.. "Female Forms will be useful to the growing number of students on disability studies courses, as well as those interested in women's studies, medical sociology and social policy. It will also appeal to those studying or working in the health and social care professions such as nursing, social work, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.

Disc. feminist ideology & other theoretical constructs; soc- ial model of disability; reports disabled women's experience