Disability Studies
An Indian Perspective
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- Author
- Dr. Dipak Giri
- Publisher
- Akhand Publishing House
- Categories
- Social Science
- ISBN
- 9788199639119
- Edition
- 2026
- Format
- Hard Bound
- Size
- Demy
- Pages
- 392
Description
This volume centers on the academic study of disability within the Indian context, offering a comprehensive analysis across 32 chapters through social, cultural, political, and literary lenses. Rather than treating disability merely as a physical impairment, the author conceptualizes it as a social construct, critically delineating the distinction between the 'social model' and the 'cultural model.' The constituent chapters examine Indian cinema, literature, philosophy, fables, educational policy, and familial dynamics. In doing so, the work deconstructs prevailing stereotypes—such as 'inequality,' 'pity,' and the 'supercrip' narrative—redefining disability through the paradigm of 'autonomy,' 'literacy,' and 'equality.' Furthermore, the text interrogates the intricate intersections among temporary and permanent disability, gender identity, education, the family unit, and societal norms, ultimately demonstrating how Indian cultural traditions and contemporary policies are actively reshaping discourses surrounding disability.