ISBN:
9780191953064
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Resource
Series Statement:
Oxford scholarship online
Series Statement:
Political Science
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Evans, Elizabeth Disability and political representation
DDC:
306.2087
Keywords:
People with disabilities Political activity
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Politicians with disabilities
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Representative government and representation Social aspects
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Society
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Society & culture: general
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Politiker
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Behinderung
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Repräsentation
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Gleichbehandlung
;
Diskriminierung
Abstract:
'Disability and Political Representation' explores how disabled people experience the various stages and aspects of the representation process, drawing upon extensive empirical research and a variety of qualitative and quantitative data. It discusses why increasing the number of disabled politicians matters, not only as a matter of justice and equality but also to better represent the issues and interests of importance to disabled people. Evans and Reher identify a variety of ableist barriers prevent disabled people from fully participating in the political process, from disenfranchisement and inaccessible polling stations to prejudice within parties and a lack of financial support for candidates who require adjustments.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
DOI:
10.1093/oso/9780192859761.001.0001
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