Disabled Women: Sexism without the Pedestal

Authors

Michelle Fine, Columbia Univeristy
Adrienne Asch, Columbia University

Abstract

The position of the disabled woman in current U.S. society deserves political, theoretical and empirical attention. In this paper we have delineated the economic, social and psychological constraints which place her at a distinct disadvantage, relative to disabled men and nondisabled women. We evaluate the ways in which having a disability is viewed as an impediment to traditional or nontraditional sex role development. The construct rolelessness is introduced, defined and examined. We conclude with reconmiendations for needed research and policy.

Recommended Citation

Fine, Michelle and Asch, Adrienne (1981) "Disabled Women: Sexism without the Pedestal," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 8: Iss. 2, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1456
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol8/iss2/3