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Simi Linton argues that the concept of disability is shaped more by societal and cultural attitudes than the medical definition. She analyzes how language, including the semantics and origins of words like "disabled," reinforce views of disability as a personal defect. Linton also examines how the modern concepts of "normal" and "abnormal" arose from industrialization and influence perspectives on self-worth. The social stigma caused by viewing disability solely as a medical issue can be more detrimental th
- Author
- Gary Falanga
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- EN