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Modernity, postmodernity and disability in developing countries

C Lysack1

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Rehabilitationsforschung. Revue Internationale De Recherches De Readaptation
|June 1, 1997
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Modernity and postmodernity theories impact community disability services in developing nations. Postmodernity offers a critique of modernity

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Disability Studies
  • Development Studies

Background:

  • Modernity's perspective on community disability services is often flawed, viewing communities as either inferior or ideal.
  • This perspective is shaped by an overreliance on science and technology.
  • The concept of community requires re-evaluation in the context of developing countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the implications of modernity and postmodernity for community-based disability services in developing countries.
  • To critique the modern conception of community through a postmodern lens.
  • To explore new approaches to participation, individualism, and choice in disability initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of modernity and postmodernity.

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  • Examination of existing literature on community-based disability services.
  • Conceptual critique of community definitions.

    • Main Results:

    • Modernity's views on community are dichotomous and flawed.
    • Postmodernity's skepticism provides a valuable critique of modern community concepts.
    • Language plays a crucial role in constructing community ideas.

    Conclusions:

    • Postmodernity's critique is essential for understanding and improving community disability services.
    • Rethinking community through a postmodern framework can enhance participation, individualism, and choice.
    • Developing countries need nuanced approaches to disability services that move beyond modern limitations.