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SOC2604 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 27 September 2024
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- SOC2604 (SOC2604)
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- University Of South Africa
SOC2604 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 27 September 2024 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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SOC2604 Assignment 2Semester 2 2024 - DUE 27
September 2024
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, SOC2604 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 27 September 2024
Write a critical essay on the different theoretical models applied to people with disabilities and
relate how the deaf community can be regarded as an example of a marginalized identity.
A Critical Essay on Theoretical Models Applied to People with Disabilities and How the
Deaf Community Represents a Marginalized Identity
Introduction
Disability studies have generated numerous theoretical frameworks that seek to understand how
societies perceive and interact with people with disabilities. These models shape societal
responses and individual experiences in dealing with disability. This essay will critically explore
the various theoretical models applied to people with disabilities, including the medical model,
social model, human rights model, charity model, and the capability approach. By applying these
models to the deaf community, we will examine how the Deaf, as a linguistic and cultural group,
experience marginalization in both practical and symbolic ways. The Deaf community’s
experiences provide a crucial lens through which to understand the limitations of certain models
and the importance of more inclusive approaches.
Theoretical Models Applied to People with Disabilities
The Medical Model
The medical model is one of the oldest frameworks for understanding disability. Under this
model, disabilities are seen primarily as medical problems to be treated or corrected. A person
with a disability is understood as having a defect or illness that requires medical intervention,
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