Skip to 0 minutes and 3 seconds Globally, one in seven of us are disabled people. Yet, disabled people face ongoing barriers and discrimination in all areas of life. The social model of disability is a way of viewing the world developed by disabled people. This course explores how disability is shaped by social and cultural context and introduces the principles of the model, and its huge political, economic, cultural, and social implications. You’ll learn about the contribution of the Disabled People’s Movement to the creation of the model and explore how it has been empowering people individually and collectively. Finally, you’ll reflect on how the model’s applications can shape policies and practices to make societies more inclusive.
Skip to 0 minutes and 50 seconds This course will give you a taste of the approach to disability adopted by the University’s Disability Studies Online Master’s and prepare you to start creating a fairer and more inclusive future. If you want to learn how to build a more equitable and just society, join this course today.
