Benevolent Ableism is a form of ableism that functions as a paternalistic ideology, distinguished by seemingly positive attitudes or actions—such as admiration for resilience or unsolicited assistance—that ultimately reinforce disability prejudice by perpetuating dependence, lowering expectations, and upholding systemic inequities under the guise of care.
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Contours of ableism: The production of disability and abledness
Katie Ellis · Continuum · 2010 · 323 citations
Critical Disability Studies: Looking Back and Forward
Michelle Fine · Journal of Social Issues · 2019 · 31 citations
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The Metabolomics Innovation Centre
Edmonton, Canada
1 h-index
1 publications
90 citations
Murdoch University
Perth, Australia
1 h-index
1 publications
323 citations
Hiram College
Hiram, United States
1 h-index
2 publications
318 citations
The Graduate Center, CUNY
New York, United States
1 h-index
1 publications
31 citations
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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4 publications
48 citations
The Ohio State University
Columbus, United States
1 h-index
1 publications
83 citations
University of Washington
Seattle, United States
1 h-index
1 publications
21 citations
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- Journal of Social Issues
2 publications · 190 citations
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- Canadian Medical Association Journal
JAMC · 1 publications · 90 citations
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- Studies in Art Education
1 publications · 83 citations
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- Continuum
1 publications · 323 citations
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- Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes
1 publications · 21 citations
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