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Focus is on individual limitations - the impairment is regarded as the ‘problem’
Bodily ‘abnormality’ causing ‘disability’ or limitation
This has also been referred to as ‘The personal Tragedy Model’ – why?
How does the concept of the ‘norm’ fit here? - To be healthy means not suffering from any diseases, this is regarded as a 'deviation' from 'normal' biological functioning
What role do medical specialists play? Some key terms/points: Medicalisation, professional dominance, expertise, care
The Medical Model:
Weakness: the focus is on the individual, their impairment = their problem. Why is this problematic?
Strength: Pain alleviation and medicine – reduces the pain and discomfort experienced
The Social Model:
Weakness: accused of neglecting /denying experiences of impairment i.e pain/discomfort
Strength: Understanding disability in relation to oppression, campaigning activities have paved the way for anti-discrimination legislation, rights and social change - which ones are relevant here?
What other strengths and weaknesses can you identify?