The study of how gender intersects with disability and how it affects social and cultural experiences.
Definitions of Disability and Gender: Understanding the basic definitions of disability and gender is important when starting to learn about disability and gender.
Social Model of Disability: The social model of disability is a theoretical framework that explains disability as an outcome of the interactions between an individual's impairment and the barriers present in society.
Medical Model of Disability: The medical model of disability is a theoretical framework that explains disability as an individual's medical condition or impairment.
Intersectionality: Intersectionality is a framework that describes the way various social identities and experiences interact with one another, leading to unique experiences of marginalization and oppression.
Ableism: Ableism is discrimination against people with disabilities, based on the belief that people with disabilities are inferior or less capable than able-bodied people.
Gender Roles and Stereotypes: Gender roles and stereotypes are culturally defined expectations of appropriate behavior for men and women.
Disability Studies: Disability studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the social, cultural, and political aspects of disability.
Feminist Theory: Feminist theory is a theoretical framework that examines the ways in which gender and power intersect.
Disability Rights and Activism: Disability rights and activism refers to the political, social, and cultural movements aimed at achieving equality and protection under the law for people with disabilities.
Gender-Based Violence Against People with Disabilities: Gender-based violence occurs when an individual is targeted because of their gender and/or disability status.
Accessibility and Universal Design: Accessibility and universal design refer to the ways in which the built environment can be designed to be accessible to people with disabilities.
Marginalization and Oppression: Marginalization and oppression refer to the ways in which certain groups may be excluded or discriminated against due to their identity characteristics.
Empowerment and Agency: Empowerment and agency refer to the ways in which individuals with disabilities and/or gender identities can have control over their lives and make their own decisions.
Healthcare Disparities: Healthcare disparities refer to the ways in which individuals with disabilities and/or gender identities may face unequal access to healthcare services, treatment, and diagnosis.
Representation in Media and Pop Culture: Representation in media and pop culture refers to the ways in which people with disabilities and/or gender identities are portrayed in mainstream media and popular culture.