Describe Four Assumptions of the Dominant Social Paradigm That Have

question 42

Essay

Describe four assumptions of the Dominant Social Paradigm that have contributed to the current ecological crisis.

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Definitions:

Hard of Hearing

A term used to describe individuals who have some degree of hearing loss but may still possess some level of auditory function, differing from total deafness.

Disability as Deviance

A perspective that views disability through the lens of social deviance, focusing on the ways in which society constructs disability as a form of departure from the norm.

Rite of Passage

A ceremony or ritual signifying the transition from one phase of life to another, such as adolescence to adulthood.

Disability Dysphoria

The distress or dissatisfaction that may occur when an individual's physical or mental disabilities conflict with their desires, ideals, or societal pressures.