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Everybody belongs :

Shapiro, Arthur H., 1938-

Everybody belongs : changing negative attitudes toward classmates with disabilities / Arthur Shapiro. - New York : Garland Pub., 1999. - 1 online resource (551 pages) - Garland reference library of social science ; v. 882 . - Garland reference library of social science ; v. 882. Garland reference library of social science. Critical education practice ; vol. 14. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-538) and index.

Why Change Attitudes? Issues of Language and Terminology The Minority Group and Medical Model Paradigms Early Attitudes and Their Legacies Disabilities and Common Sense Approaches Critical Educational Practices for Changing Negative Attitudes Chapter 1 3 -- Chapter 2 37 -- Chapter 3 81 -- Chapter 4 145 -- Chapter 5 267 -- Chapter 6 341.

The evil prosthesis of Captain Hook, the comical speech of Porky Pig, and the bumbling antics of Mr. Magoo are all examples of images in our culture which can become the basis of negative attitudes and subliminal prejudice towards persons with disabilities. These attitudes influence and underlie discriminatory acts, resulting in negative treatment and segregation. A teacher's ability to recognize and counter such images may well determine the success of inclusion and mainstreaming programs in our schools and society. Well-researched and well-written, this book offers practical guidance as grou.


English.

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Inclusive education--United States.
Toleration--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States.
Discrimination against people with disabilities--United States.
Students with disabilities--Social conditions.--United States
Students--Attitudes.--United States
Teachers--Attitudes.--United States
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Anthropology--Cultural.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--Public Policy--Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Popular Culture.
Discrimination against people with disabilities.
Inclusive education.
Students--Attitudes.
Teachers--Attitudes.
Toleration--Study and teaching (Elementary)


United States.


Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC1201 / .S53 1999eb

306.43/2

LC1201 / .S53 1999eb