Sexuality and societal beliefs regarding persons living with disabilities

The purpose of this article is to help sensitize counselors to some of the issues involving sexuality and persons living with disabilities. Sexuality and persons with disabilities (PWD) is a subject not often discussed in society. Stereotypes associated with PWD presume that they are not sexually at...

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Published in:The Journal of rehabilitation 2010-10, Vol.76 (4), p.37
Main Authors: Frederick, Pauline Cheryl, Brodwin, Martin G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Chronic illnesses
Disability
Disabled persons
People with disabilities
Public opinion
Self esteem
Sex (Psychology)
Social aspects
Society
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to help sensitize counselors to some of the issues involving sexuality and persons living with disabilities. Sexuality and persons with disabilities (PWD) is a subject not often discussed in society. Stereotypes associated with PWD presume that they are not sexually attractive, are incapable of having sexual desires, and that any kind of sexual expression is inappropriate. This article discusses myths and misconceptions about sexuality and disability, psychosocial issues facing PWD, gender expression of sexuality, and intimate relationships.
ISSN:0022-4154