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Multicultural Intersection With Disabilities

Multicultural Intersection With Disabilities

Sharon Brown (Alabama A&M University, USA), Chrisann Schiro Geist (Institute on Disability, University of Memphis, USA), Patrick Krolik (University of Memphis, USA), Jun Cai (University of Memphis, USA), Jayasimha Reddy Tippireddy (University of Memphis, USA), Audrey Leigh Davis (University of Memphis, USA), Joseph Michael White (University of Memphis, USA), and Sushmitha Nandiki (University of Memphis, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 26
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6155-6.ch005
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Abstract

Why do we care? This chapter covers it all. The intersection of disability, employment, and race is well defined by the co-authors of this chapter and ranges from Black issues to those of immigrant groups to those with special needs in competition. But why is it needed? Even after decades of working on the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are not yet there. Life in the USA is still one filled with inequity, short on diversity and lacking in inclusion for special groups. Hopefully, reading this chapter will help the reader move introspectively toward a higher personal goal.
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Chapter Highlights

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    The complex relationship between disabilities and diverse factors using a multidimensional approach.

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    The intersectionality of multiple forms of oppression that marginalized groups and intersecting identities often face unique challenges and barriers.

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    The impact of societal structures, institutional policies, and cultural norms on disabled individuals.

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    The need to recognize the intersectionality of power and privilege with disability, influencing access to resources, opportunities, and social inclusion.

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    The a need for further research and policy interventions to bridge the gap between disability studies and other fields like critical race theory, feminist theory, and queer theory.

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    Advocacy and activism promote a more inclusive society, with successful initiatives showcasing collaboration, allyship, and solidarity among social justice movements

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Learning Objective

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    The reader will be informed about the most current trends in a multicultural approach to service delivery.

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    The reader will be able to compare and contrast a variety of approaches to each other.

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    The reader will learn to use a variety of theoretical techniques.

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Introduction

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term intersectionality in 1989 (Geist & Calzaretta, 1982) to describe the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, gender, and class, which produce overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage. Applying this concept to disability studies, we can observe how the intersectionality of disabilities with other factors such as ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and geographical location creates a unique and complicated experience for people with disabilities. This chapter seeks to explicate the multifarious implications of these intersections, underscoring the need for a more comprehensive approach to comprehending and addressing the challenges encountered by people with disabilities.

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