The Inclusion of Disability in Introductory Sociology Textbooks

Bibliographic Data

ID11064652
AuthorsDiane E Taub (Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne, corresponding author), Patricia L Fanflik, Patricia Fanflik
Year2000
Volume28
Issue1
Pages12
Publication date2000-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueTeaching Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0092-055X • E-ISSN: 1939-862X
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.2307/1319418
OpenAlexW1979865982
LanguageEN
Citations received20
References cited20

Previous research has concluded that representation of diversity is often limted in introductory sociology textbooks. One are of diversity that has not been studied in these textbooks, published between 1996 and 1998, are investigated to determine the portrayal of disability. Using content analysis, the authors examine these books for textual representation of disability and pictoral depiction of individuals with disabiliites. Results indicate that introductory sociology textbooks provide a limited amount of information about disability. From the written material, two major themes are identified: disability as a defining social characteristic and disability as a basis for minority group membership. In addition, textbook photographs present a selective depiction of individuals with disabilities. Suggestions for providing a more comprehensive portrayal of individuals with disabilities are discussed

Epistemology · Inclusion (mineral · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Social science · Sociology · Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Philosophy · Psychology · Sports, Gender, and Society

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