Essays about: "StigmA DISABILITY"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words StigmA DISABILITY.

  1. 1. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
    Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

    Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender-based violence against Women with Disabilities in Uganda - A qualitative study about how local organizations are working with the issue

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Klara Bengtsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Gender-based violence (GBV) is both a human right violation, a threat to develop-ment and a global health issue. Women with disabilities (WWD) are a group more exposed to GBV. However, research has been scarce about WWD and GBV, espe-cially in the Global South. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social inclusion in Vietnam : - an ethnographic study of the everyday life of people withdisability in Da Nang

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för beteende-, social- och rättsvetenskap

    Author : Klara Westby; [2023]
    Keywords : ethnography; phenomenology; participant observation; social inclusion; social model; disability; social work; Danang; Vietnam; etnografi; fenomenologi; deltagande observation; social inkludering; den sociala modellen; funktionsnedsättning; socialt arbete; Danang; Vietnam;

    Abstract : This essay is subject to explore the everyday life of people with disabilities [PWD] in DaNang, Vietnam. Previous research suggests that PWD are facing difficulties in most aspectsof their life, however, few studies provide the perspective of the PWD of their situation. READ MORE

  5. 4. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY : Innovative Design for an Ankle Foot Orthosis

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

    Author : Theresa Hoai-Thuong Nguyen; [2021]
    Keywords : Ankle Foot Orthosis; Orthotics; Assistive Technology; 3D Printing; 3D Scanning; Additive Manufacturing; Self-Expression; Personalization; Customization; Human Rights;

    Abstract : The following report presents a Master thesis project about a re-design of an ankle foot orthosis using additive manufacturing as the production method, conducted by a student in Spring 2020 as part of the Master’s programme Industrial Design at Jönköping University’s School of Engineering. Ankle foot orthoses are the most prescribed lower extremity orthoses worldwide and are worn in a visually obtrusive way making patients feel stigmatized for their disability. READ MORE

  6. 5. PARENTAL EXPERIENCES OF RAISING A CHILD WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN GHANA A case study research analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Eugenia Allotey; [2020-01-22]
    Keywords : Autism; Case study; Parental experiences; Ghana;

    Abstract : Aim: This study explores parental experiences of raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Ghana. It investigates parental stress, stigma, access to education for children with ASD and coping strategies employed by parents to manage the situation. READ MORE