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- Title
SYSTEMIC RACISM IN A BROKEN SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM.
- Authors
JOHNSON, Andrew P.
- Abstract
The author argues that disability and race are both social constructs that should not be considered as disorders or deficits. Rather, these characteristics are merely differences among human beings, according to arbitrary standards set by those human beings. The medical model views a disability as disorder within the individual. The social model views disability as a restriction or disadvantage imposed on people with impairments that restrict them from frilly participating in society. Disability is an area that intersects with race and culture because of inequitable expectations and diagnoses. There are a disproportionate number of students of color in the special education system. Descriptions are included for several specifically defined disabilities. The author suggests that inclusive classrooms are generally more effective than segregated instruction for students with special needs, if the inclusive classroom is taught by a knowledgeable and skilled teacher with class sizes that enable multilevel instruction.
- Subjects
DISABILITIES; WOUNDS &; injuries; SPECIAL education; SUPPORT services (Education); JOB skills
- Publication
International Journal of Humanities & Social Development Research, 2021, Vol 5, Issue 1, p7
- ISSN
2521-1439
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.30546/2523-4331.2021.5.1.7