Following from the different assigned readings and resources in this module, you will examine narratives that construct persons with disabilities as inferior and less deserving of civil rights than able-bodied people. Consider how disability may intersect with race or gender in such a way as to multiply oppression, complicate the narrative, and create bias. Compare these kinds of narratives with those that construct women and/or people of color or those of lower socioeconomic status as second-class citizens. Consider the question from different historical perspectives or contexts.
Discussing challenges that our world faces often means investigating opinions and ideas different from our own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful toward your peers and instructor in your initial and response discussion posts.
Create one initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates.
Specifically, you must address the following criteria in your initial post:
What experience do you have with disability narratives? How have stories you encountered through family, education, media, or activism shaped your view of disability?
Discuss how disability may intersect with race or gender in such a way as to increase oppression and complicate the narrative.
In what ways do cultural and social bias against differently abled people impact their personal narratives and perspectives?