Sociology of Families and Social Problems (SOC2604)
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SOC2604 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 27 September 2024
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Sociology of Families and Social Problems (SOC2604)
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University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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Social Problems and the Family
SOC2604 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 27 September 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App 0.6.7-1.7.1-1.7.3.9. Ensure your success with us.. Write a critical essay on the different theoretical models applied to people wit...
Theoretical models applied to people with disabilities shape our understanding of disability and
influence how society perceives and interacts with individuals who have disabilities. These models,
ranging from the medical model to the social and cultural models, offer different perspectives on
disability, influencing policy, social attitudes, and personal identities. This essay critically examines
the various theoretical models of disability and explores how the deaf community serves as an
example of a marginalized identity. By analyzing the medical, social, and cultural models, the essay
highlights how each model impacts the experiences of deaf individuals, emphasizing their unique
position within the broader discourse on disability and marginalization.
Theoretical Models of Disability
The Medical Model of Disability
The medical model of disability views disability as a defect or impairment within the individual that
needs to be corrected or treated. According to this model, disability is primarily a medical issue,
and the focus is on finding cures, treatments, or assistive technologies to "fix" the Terms
individual
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(Shakespeare, 2018). This model reduces disability to a clinical condition, often disregarding the
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