ableism
/ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ · a·ble·ism
noun
- Discrimination against persons with disabilities or in favour of those without. The activist spoke out against ableism in the workplace, advocating for greater accessibility and inclusivity.
- A system of oppression that perpetuates the idea that able-bodied individuals are superior to those with disabilities. The academic paper explored the ways in which ableism is embedded in societal norms and institutions.
Did you know? The term 'ableism' was first coined in the 1980s by disability activists, who sought to challenge the dominant able-bodied perspective and promote greater understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities.