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Disability and oppression: some implications for nurses and nursing

R Northway1

  • 1University of Wales College of Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 14, 1997
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Disability is viewed as oppression. This paper offers a framework for nurses to analyze disability oppression, advocating for awareness, reflection, and partnership to reduce it.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Nursing Studies
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Since the 1970s, disability has been defined as oppression by disabled people's organizations.
  • British nursing literature has not adequately conceptualized disability as oppression.
  • Nurses are increasingly perceived as part of the oppressive experience for disabled individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt Young's five faces of oppression to include discrimination.
  • To develop a framework for analyzing the oppression experienced by disabled people.
  • To explore the role of nursing in challenging and reducing disability oppression.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of existing oppression theory (Young's five faces).
  • Inclusion of discrimination as a key element.

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  • Development of an analytical framework for empirical evidence.

    • Main Results:

    • A modified framework for analyzing disability oppression is presented.
    • The framework allows for detailed examination of discriminatory practices.
    • The study identifies key areas for nursing intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses must develop awareness of disability oppression.
    • Reflection on practice and collaborative development are crucial for change.
    • An agenda for nursing practice, education, and research is proposed to address disability oppression and ensure relevance.