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Ethnicity, disability and chronic illness
- Editor:
- AHMAD Waqar I. U.
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 154p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Brings together work on ethnicity, disability, chronic illness and caring. Examines the conceptualisation of disability or chronic illness and the implications of particular definitions; looks at everyday living with a disability or chronic ill health; and examines the role of services in providing support to disabled people and carers. Highlights the continued problems experienced by minority ethnic disabled and chronically ill people and their families.
Ethnicity and caring for a disabled child: the case of children with sickle cell or thalassaemia
- Authors:
- AHMAD Waqar I. U., ATKIN Karl
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 26(6), December 1996, pp.755-775.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Services for haemoglobinopathies have been a major site of struggles for the black communities, yet the social research literature on haemoglobinopathies remains patchy and fragmented. Provides an overview of the literature on sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia major in the broader context of debates on childhood disability and chronic illness, and on ethnicity, racism and health care.
Commonality and difference in the movement: an 'Association of Blind Asians' in Leeds
- Author:
- PRIESTLEY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(2), 1995, pp.157-169.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Qualitative research with a group of blind Asian people in Leeds indicated that issues of 'difference' were perceived as more important in mobilising disabled people at a local level than the issues of 'commonality' which characterise the international disability movement. Respondents identified more strongly with their experience of specific impairment and specific cultural identity than with their common experience of disablement. It is argued that such issues are common to other social movements and that the disability movement can learn much from the histories of Black people's movements and the women's movement. In building a successful movement at a local, national and international level, disability alliances will need to challenge racist stereotypes about Black disabled people and their families. They will need to support Black-led groups which organise separately while, at the same time, creating more enabling environments for Black people to participate more fully.
Anti-discriminatory counselling practice
- Editors:
- LAGO Colin, SMITH Barbara
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 154p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The book identifies the origins of discrimination, oppression and disadvantage and shows how they impinge on therapeutic relationships. It shows how oppression is created not only by overt prejudice, but also by deeply ingrained social, political and cultural processes which involve us all, but of which we are often unaware. These processes cause individuals to become disadvantaged merely on the basis of their gender, race, culture, age, sexuality or ability. Examining these areas of discrimination, the contributors highlight the issues which feature frequently in therapeutic encounters and the need for counsellors to develop their skills as culturally sensitive, reflective practitioners.
Attitudes to discrimination in Scotland
- Authors:
- BROMLEY Catherine, CURTICE John
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 82p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This research has been instigated and developed collaboratively by a team involving representatives from the Commission for Racial Equality, Disability Rights Commission, Equal Opportunities Commission, Stonewall Scotland, the Scottish Executive and NatCen Scotland. The research is designed to answer three questions: what do Scots themselves believe is the extent of discriminatory attitudes in Scotland?; what is the extent and character of discriminatory attitudes in Scotland; and why do people hold discriminatory attitudes? These questions covered attitudes towards four groups: women, minority ethnic groups, disabled people, and gay men and lesbians.
Something to do: the development of peer support groups for young black disabled people
- Authors:
- BIGNALL Tracey, PAGARANI Deepa, BUTT Jabeer
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 24p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
For young disabled people who are of Asian, Caribbean and African origin, peer support groups provide a forum for emotional and practical support, enabling them to discuss issues around race, ethnicity and religion and to share experiences with others from the same background. Using young people's own words this report explores the development of these informal support groups. Topics include: the purpose of peer support groups; how the groups have formed; what works within the groups and why; what affects the growth and maintenance of such groups; examples of processes such as decision making and planning.
Disability ethnicity and childhood: a critical review of research
- Authors:
- ALI Zoebia, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(7), December 2001, pp.949-968.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This literature review collates and analyses existing knowledge about the perceptions held by disabled and non-disabled children, and young people from black and Asian families concerning issues of disability and impairment. This review discusses the oppression faced by black and Asian disabled children, and concludes that their experience is unique and different from that of white disabled children. Accordingly, it emphasises the need for further research about the subjective experience of black and Asian disabled children in order to meet their particular needs.
Must do better
- Author:
- CRAIG Gary
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.7.01, 2001, p.24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that there needs to be a Macpherson style inquiry into how social services deal with racial equality.
Double invisibility: a study into the needs of black disabled people in Warwickshire
- Authors:
- BANTON Martin, HIRSCH Maureen M
- Publisher:
- Council of Disabled People Warwickshire
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 52p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leamington Spa
Exploration of the needs of disabled people from ethnic minorities in Warwickshire through interviews with disabled people, a review of research literature, and a survey of relevant voluntary and statutory organisations. Discusses users' views on such issues as family support, problems with accessing benefits and services, and culturally sensitive services. Examines the extent to which organisations are aware of the needs of these clients and how far they offer services specifically to ethnic minorities. Makes recommendations as to the improvement of services.