Disability and Gender: Reflections on Theory and Research

This paper reviews theory and research on disability and gender from a UK perspective. It reflects upon the theoretical perspectives and debates that are to be found in UK disability studies today, and considers their relevance for research on the gendered nature of disability. Themes in empirical r...

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Main Author:	Carol Thomas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Stockholm University Press 2007-02-01
Series:	Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research
Online Access:	https://www.sjdr.se/articles/234

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spelling	doaj-1552bfcde4434d8e8e295c29299249a62020-11-25T00:01:48ZengStockholm University PressScandinavian Journal of Disability Research1501-74191745-30112007-02-0182-317718510.1080/15017410600731368165Disability and Gender: Reflections on Theory and ResearchCarol Thomas0Institute For Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UKThis paper reviews theory and research on disability and gender from a UK perspective. It reflects upon the theoretical perspectives and debates that are to be found in UK disability studies today, and considers their relevance for research on the gendered nature of disability. Themes in empirical research are noted, as is the representation and treatment of disability in mainstream feminism(s). The paper warns about the danger of exclusion through nominal inclusion.https://www.sjdr.se/articles/234
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Disability and Gender: Reflections on Theory and Research

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