Atmospheres of Ableism: A Phenomenological Exploration of Everyday Encounters
Faculty Mentor
Ryan Parrey
Document Type
Poster
Start Date
10-5-2023 11:15 AM
End Date
10-5-2023 1:00 PM
Location
PUB NCR
Department
Disability Studies and Universal Access
Abstract
Ableism is often understood as discrimination and oppression that affects people with disabilities, and it can exist in very disruptive, but also very subtle ways for disabled individuals. Though research has been done to understand ableism from a sociocultural perspective, little work has been done in relation to ableism as an everyday effect. Building on the recent work of Dr. Ryan Parrey to develop an ontology of ableism, this research aims to explore thoughts and feelings that arise following ableist encounters through a phenomenological lens. This research will utilize qualitative data collected through interviews and focus groups conducted with disabled communities, to deepen our understanding of the feelings and effects of ableism, both immediate and lasting. Thinking about ableism as an atmosphere can help us identify ableist encounters when they happen and what they feel like for the people that experience them. This research will provide insight that is important in the fight for disability rights and anti-ableist scholarship.
Recommended Citation
Parke, Kelly, "Atmospheres of Ableism: A Phenomenological Exploration of Everyday Encounters" (2023). 2023 Symposium. 40.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2023/res_2023/p2_2023/40
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Atmospheres of Ableism: A Phenomenological Exploration of Everyday Encounters
PUB NCR
Ableism is often understood as discrimination and oppression that affects people with disabilities, and it can exist in very disruptive, but also very subtle ways for disabled individuals. Though research has been done to understand ableism from a sociocultural perspective, little work has been done in relation to ableism as an everyday effect. Building on the recent work of Dr. Ryan Parrey to develop an ontology of ableism, this research aims to explore thoughts and feelings that arise following ableist encounters through a phenomenological lens. This research will utilize qualitative data collected through interviews and focus groups conducted with disabled communities, to deepen our understanding of the feelings and effects of ableism, both immediate and lasting. Thinking about ableism as an atmosphere can help us identify ableist encounters when they happen and what they feel like for the people that experience them. This research will provide insight that is important in the fight for disability rights and anti-ableist scholarship.
