Published In
Rehabilitation Literature
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Disabled Persons, People with disabilities -- United States -- Public opinion
Abstract
The author discusses possible explanations for stereotypical and negative reactions toward physically disabled persons in literature and society. Cited are examples of physical deformity, animalism, and monstrosity. The reminder of mortality and fallibility produced by disability is considered.
Rights
This is the publishers PDF. Credit goes to Easter Seals, Inc.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/9781
Citation Details
Livneh, H. (1980). Disability and Monstrosity: Further Comments. Rehabilitation Literature, 41(11-12-), 280-83.