Social Mobility and Disability

Flashcards covering key concepts related to social mobility and disability.

Social Mobility

The ability to move between different social classes.

Poverty Traps

Situations where individuals are unable to escape poverty due to various systemic barriers.

Food Insecurity

The state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

Intergenerational Poverty

Poverty that is passed down from one generation to another, making it hard to escape.

Cultural Construction of Disability

The way society and culture define and perceive disability, influencing individual experiences.

Social Construction of Disability

The idea that disability is shaped by societal attitudes, norms, and the built environment.

Five Faces of Oppression

A framework identifying five forms through which oppression manifests: Powerlessness, Exploitation, Marginalization, Cultural Imperialism, and Violence.

Marginalization

The process by which certain individuals or groups are pushed to the periphery of society, limiting their access to resources and opportunities.

Violence as Oppression

The physical or psychological harm inflicted on marginalized groups, reinforcing their oppression.

Cultural Imperialism

The universalization of a dominant culture, at the expense of subordinated cultures.