Ableism

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ableism ( n.)
Other formsDisablism
OriginDisabled People Rights Movement 1960s and 1970s

Ableism is the intentional or unintentional discrimination or oppression of individuals with disabilities[1]. The term originated from the disabled people rights movement [2].

  1. ↑ https://www.nccj.org/ableism
  2. ↑ https://www.ideas-idees.ca/blog/ableism-disability-studies-and-academy
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