2025, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A
Gender and disability
Author(s): Sunil Kumar, Archana Kumari and Sarika
Abstract: A large portion of the developed world has established policies and laws such as “The Americans with Disabilities Act” of 1990 in the USA “The Equality Act of 2010 in the UK”, specifying the rights of individuals with disabilities. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016 (RPwD Act) has been introduced in acknowledgment of India’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2007. According to the Census of India (2011), there are 2.68 crore individuals with special needs, which makes up 2.21% of the total population. Out of the overall population of persons with special needs, approximately 1.50 crore are males and 1.18 crore are females with special needs. The World Health Organization’s International Classification of Disabilities (1980) define Disability is characterized as any limitation or absence of the ability to carry out an activity in a way or within the limits that are deemed normal for a human being. Gender has been defined as a socially constructed category that employs culturally established and accepted ideologies to differentiate between the activities, behaviors, norms, and representations assigned to both men and women. Gender and disability often result in a heightened level of marginalization. Individuals with special needs represent the most overlooked and disempowered segment of the population. The WHO report (2011) noted that individuals with special needs constitute the largest minority group in society and indicates that women with special needs represent the most marginalized and excluded group within society, as the occurrence of disability is greater among women compared to men. Women with special needs are viewed as extremely vulnerable, less authoritative, fragile, and in a subordinate status.
DOI: 10.22271/27103862.2025.v5.i1a.104
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Sunil Kumar, Archana Kumari and Sarika. Gender and disability. International Journal of Research in Special Education. 2025; 5(1): 55-57. DOI: 10.22271/27103862.2025.v5.i1a.104
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