Since its introduction into fields of humanities and cultural studies, Disability Science has focused on creating knowledge on individuals previously classified as "others", as well as representation. This was a newer vision of disabilities, which differed from the Medical Science view. When it came to Medicine, it was primarily viewed through a different lens, as problems that need to be fixed or medical specimens.


Social/Political vs Medical Science View of Disabilities

This model is considered to be a more nuanced approach of the social/political view of disability studies, ranging from medical to socio-political views. It explored disabilities as the interaction with the societies around them, as it was believed that one's disability is a product of the environment and bodily factors.

Cultural Model View of Disabilities

Irving Zola is an American Author prominent in Disability Rights who discussed how disabilities are a universal experience due to the natural aging process resulting in the occurrence of disabilities.

Disability Life Cycle

- Social/Political vs Medical Science View of Disabilities
- Disability Life Cycle
- Cultural Model View of Disabilities

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- Important  Books
- Important  Figures
- Important Ideals
- Summarization of Race/Ethics in Disability History

History of Race/Ethnicity in Disability History

Important Ideals of Race/Ethnicity in Disability History

- "Uncle Tom and Tiny Tom: Some Reflections" by Leonard Kriegel (1969)
- "A History of Disability" by Henri Jacques-Striker (1999)
- "The Pivot of Civilization" by Margaret Sanger (1922)
- "The Farming of Bones" by Edwidge Danticat (1937)
- "Claiming Disability" by Simi Linton (1998)
- "Freaks: Myth and Images of the Secret Self" by Leslie Fiedler (1978)

Important Books of Race/Ethnicity in Disability History

Important Figures of Race/Ethnicity in Disability History

- Especially in the 1900s, there have been 2 views of disabilities: medical and social/political. (see "Social/Political vs Medical Science View of Disabilities" for more information).
- Disabilities were often used to justify racism towards non white individuals, often saying that they had disabilities, which was frowned upon during this time. (see Douglas Baynton for more information).
- During the 1900s, many books were written about the connection between individuals with disabilites and non whites. Others reflected on why disabilties failed to establish its own culture during, and the necessity of being compassionate towards those with disabilities. (See Important Books of Race/Ethnicity in Disability History for more information).

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