SOC2604 Assignment 2
Semester 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.
Title: Understanding Disability through Theoretical Models and the
Marginalization of the Deaf Community
Introduction
Disability has long been a subject of academic, social, and policy-oriented debates. The
way society perceives disability is influenced by various theoretical models that frame
the concept differently. These models not only shape how disability is understood but
also influence how people with disabilities are treated within society. This essay critically
examines the primary theoretical models applied to people with disabilities, including the
medical, social, and cultural models, among others. It further explores how the deaf
community exemplifies a marginalized identity, reflecting the intersection of disability
and sociocultural exclusion.
Theoretical Models of Disability
1. The Medical Model of Disability
The medical model is one of the earliest and most traditional ways of understanding
disability. It views disability primarily as a biological or medical condition that requires
treatment or cure. According to this model, disability is an inherent defect or pathology
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