Intersecting identities and experience of sensory loss

Suzanne C. Hopf, Kathryn Crowe, Joanne Mosen, Sureni Perera, Ekawati Liu, Shrutilata Singh

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Abstract

Societies have historically reduced people to a binary classification: typical or atypical. Historically, groups have been considered to be atypical based on characteristics or identities such as age, disability status, racial/ethnic identity, and sexual orientation. Being considered atypical, or different from majority groups in societies, often leads to marginalisation, stigmatisation, and oppression. A person who belongs to more than one atypical group experiences marginalisation, stigmatisation, and/or oppression differently from members of each group that they are part of. Multiple social identities (e.g., age, disability, race) that intersect at the level of the individual are related to systems of privilege and oppression at the societal level (e.g., agism, ableism, racism). This chapter provides readers with an overview of how intersecting identities and experience of sensory loss may shape the experiences of the clients with whom professionals work. Understanding this is key to providing quality and equitable services to people with sensory loss. Case studies of people with multiple social identities are presented to illustrate the impact of intersecting identities on the opportunities and outcomes of people with hearing, vision, or dual sensory loss.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCommunication and sensory loss
Subtitle of host publicationGlobal perspectives
EditorsKathryn Crowe
Place of PublicationIceland
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter2
Pages16-33
Number of pages18
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781040026151
ISBN (Print)9781032211626
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Jan 2024

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