Women with Disabilities and Experiences of Abuse

A qualitative study of disabled & non-disabled professionals & survivors of abuse revealed a range of types of abuse endured by disabled women, some of which were unique to that population. Two major themes emerged from data analysis: vulnerable beginnings & complexity of abuse. Three su...

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Published in:Journal of human behavior in the social environment 2003-01, Vol.7 (3-4), p.183-199
Main Authors: Cramer, Elizabeth P, Gilson, Stephen F, DePoy, Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abuse
Discrimination
Family Violence
Females
Physically Handicapped
Social Environment
Stereotypes
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Summary:A qualitative study of disabled & non-disabled professionals & survivors of abuse revealed a range of types of abuse endured by disabled women, some of which were unique to that population. Two major themes emerged from data analysis: vulnerable beginnings & complexity of abuse. Three sub-themes are encompassed within complexity of abuse: active abuse, abuse through image, & contextual abuse by social service/legislative systems. The authors present data essential to an informed assessment & analysis of abuse that considers the person-in-environment circumstances of women with disabilities. Implications for future research & the human behavior in the social environment curriculum are discussed. 1 Table, 21 References. Adapted from the source document. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: HAWORTH DOCUMENT DELIVERY CENTER, The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580
ISSN:1091-1359
DOI:10.1300/J137v7n03_11