Whole or incomplete: the myth of body perfection
The media’s and society’s prejudice in favor of ‘ablesim’ propagates the myth of body perfection. As a result we pursue perfection – the concept of ableism invades our minds as well as our culture and we all succumb to it’s lure. Disability is socially constructed; it is ableism that compels people...
Main Author: | Abha Khetarpal |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University College of Medical Sciences
2017-08-01
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Series: | Research and Humanities in Medical Education |
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Online Access: | https://www.rhime.in/ojs/index.php/rhime/article/view/120 |
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