What is an ableist attitude?
What is an ableist attitude? An “ableist” belief system often underlies negative attitudes, stereotypes and stigma toward people with psychosocial disabilities. “ Ableism” refers to attitudes in society that devalue and limit the potential of persons with disabilities. What causes ableism? Ableism may have evolutionary and existential origins (fear of contagion, fear of death). It […]