Theories in question are Ableism and medicalization

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The theories in question are ableism and medicalization. What can be connected from the theories to current cultural, social, political, and/or economic issues/ideas.

What are some questions and arguments that might be raised by critics of the theorists or by those with different points of view.

Helpful readings:

  • E. Clare, The Ideology of Cure, 2017
  • P.J. McGann and P. Conrad, The Medicalization of Deviance, 2007