On the Social Model of Disability What Constitutes an Impairment

question 13

Multiple Choice

On the social model of disability what constitutes an impairment?

• A) An atypical or abnormal feature of the body or brain
• B) A specific incapacity
• C) The social disadvantages faced by persons who are physically unusual
• D) All of these choices

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Definitions:

Institutional Power

is the control or influence that organizations or institutions have over societal norms, policies, and behaviors.

Malcolm X

An African American civil rights leader who advocated for the rights of African Americans through any means necessary, distinct from the nonviolent tactics of Martin Luther King Jr.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.

Income Gap

The disparity in income and wealth between different groups in society, often highlighting inequality between individuals, races, genders, or countries.