‘That’s definite discrimination’: practice under the umbrella of inclusion
- 12 July 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Disability & Society
- Vol. 28 (1), 1-13
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2012.695579
Abstract
Inclusive practice is well embedded across society and has developed over time. However, although policy and public view have moved forward, the way organisations address the agenda for inclusion often represents a superficial interpretation of this concept. Qualitative data were gathered using new ethnography to explore the experiences of a library-based reading group for visually impaired readers. The voices of the individuals shed light on the individual and collective experience of reading. These insights challenge the traditional views of distinct provision that are designed to address targets for inclusion of individuals with disabilities. We argue for a clearer focus on the unintentional consequences of practice in the name of inclusion that leave individuals feeling marginalised. This paper suggests the alternative focus on social justice as offering a discourse that focuses on society and away from the individual.Keywords
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