SOC240H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Biomedical Model
11 Mar 2016
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1980s un came up with a classification of disability. Do nothing about impairment is becomes a disability. Handicap becomes isolated so to disability person has. 1859 ontario, most populated area at the time, put person in institution. Japanese culture father will leave if child is disabled they were not able to bring forth a normal child considered deficiency of the man in other cultures it"s the woman"s fault. Assumption that they should be treated equally, dignity as a human being must be maintained. Bio-medical model it is a disease, can be prevented or modified. Focus on socio-economic barriers components that work rather than those how do not work. Some disabilities can be dealt with rehab. Attacking the stigma attached to mental health. They were just passive recipients before 1970. Ada countries moving in positive direction but not enough. Done things right but have not done the right things. Regular programs additional money/programs for those with disabilities.
