Barriers to Social Inclusion with the Egyptian Museums; New Approach Towards Disability
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21309778 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nevine Nizar Zakaria (0000-0002-2224-3666, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 115-130 |
| Publication date | 2020-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Curator The Museum Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0011-3069 • E-ISSN: 2151-6952 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/cura.12353 |
| OpenAlex | W2998815556 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 8 |
Each person in Egypt, including the 15 million with disabilities and more than 3.5 million who are 65 and older, – have the right to access museums without barriers. Egyption law, requires accommodations for each disabled person so they have equal opportunity to participate in the cultural life of the community. Unfortunately, Egypt's museums have not prioritized accessibility, despite the legislation that establishes these rights of access. This forum identifies the source of the problem as a problem of public discourse and political will rather than the legal principles that have laid the foundations for universal design in western cultures. The author proposes a new strategic vision for Egypt's museums to work within their enabling legislation to interpret state policy in ways that can accelerate inclusive practices. This strategy acknowledges that the Egyptian context where accommodation has focused on a medical model, and acknowledges that the cultural challenges with implementation of a social model requires a shift in thinking that is already been achieved in other nations. Moreover, by working within their governing systems, the author suggests that the museum can lead a shift in public discourse toward removing environmental barriers in ways that benefit all people in Egypt rather than the medical model that promotes prejudice and victimhood of those who require accommodation
Accommodation · Context (archaeology) · Geography · Inclusion (mineral) · Legislation · Political science · Politics · Prejudice (legal term) · Public relations · Reasonable accommodation · Sociology · State (computer science) · Universal design · Computer Science · Disability Rights and Representation · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Engineering · Gender Studies · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Law · Psychology · Public Administration
The Atmospheric Elements of the Egyptian Museums and Their Effect on the Egyptians' Intentions to Revisit
Assessing the working practices and the inclusive programs to students with disabilities in the Egyptian museums
The Impact of Public-Private Partnerships and Management Autonomy on Museums’ Performance
Steps Toward a More Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Museum Literature
Sustainable Stewardship of Egypt’s Iconic Heritage Sites
Museums for Older Adults and Mobility-Impaired People
Unveiling Hidden Histories
Gamification of Digital Heritage as an Approach to Improving Museum and Art Gallery Engagement for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors
Disability Rights and Wrongs
The Politics of Disablement
Developing inclusive education systems
The Role of the Media in Promoting Images of Disability-Disability as Metaphor
Disability Policy and the Media
Museums as Agents of Social Inclusion
Approaches in museums towards disability in the United Kingdom and the United States
| Citations per year | 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2024 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |