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Women with disabilities: the long road to equality
- Author:
- FAIRCHILD Sherry R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 6(2), 2002, pp.13-28.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Due to the double discrimination of gender and disability status, women with disabilities confront major obstacles to achieve equality and full participation in society. This American article examines some of the current meanings of disability and current discriminatory practices in specific areas for women with disabilities such as human rights and abuse, relationships and sexual functioning, health issues, employment and environment barriers. Identifies areas for social workers to become involved at both the macro and micro levels of practice.