Understanding Disability Through the Lens of Oppression and Social Change
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The paper examines disability through the lens of social justice, oppression how they interconnect with social change. The cultural, structural and historical factors have shaped individuals with disabilities both globally and in the United States; these factors have contributed to systematic inequalities. The United Nations and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) analyzed disability as a social construct rather than merely a medical condition. According to different literature reviews, the evolution of social attitudes from early exclusion and stigma to post-war recognition and modern advocacy, while emphasizing ongoing disparities in education, employment, and healthcare. Applying the theories of oppression, particularly Marxism and Darwinism. A need for an ethical and professional obligation of social workers to advocate for inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment.
DOI: 10.17613/q09rc-5c717
Author: Najjemba, Mary
Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7086925980
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