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Definition of Ableism
1. Noun. Discrimination in favor of the able-bodied.
Generic synonyms: Discrimination, Favoritism, Favouritism
Definition of Ableism
1. Noun. Discrimination against disabled people in favour of those without. ¹
2. Noun. The belief that people with a disability are inferior to others. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ableism
1. prejudice or discrimination against disabled people [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ableism
Literary usage of Ableism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Church History Handbooks by Henry Clay Vedder (1909)
"They taught a doctrine of " prob- ableism," according to which it is enough to
justify moral action that a given course is probably right; and the opinion ..."
2. Police Practices and Civil Rights in New York City: A Report of the United edited by Mary Frances Berry (2000)
"Racism, Sexism, Heterosexism, Homophobia, Classism, Anti-Semitism, Ageism, ableism.
Issues of oppression and privilege are discussed and experientially ..."
3. Comprehensive Case Management for Substance Abuse Treatment: A Treatment edited by Sandra Clunies (1998)
"... ageism and 'ableism'" (Rogers, 1995, p. 61). There are five elements are
associated with becoming culturally competent: (1) valuing diversity, ..."
4. Guide to Disability and Rehabilitation Periodicalsby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... NY 14607 716/473-6764 Abstract: Reports on news and policy as they affect
people with disabilities; fraud, abuse, "ableism," and resistance to same in ..."
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