Feminism: From Origins to Evolution Teach-Out

In the following video, Professor Shanna Kattari discusses the intersections of feminism with Disability Justice. Before watching, please read "Why Person-First Language Doesn't Always Put the Person First" by Emily Ladau.

Ladau discusses how the adoption of person-first language (PFL), for example using "person with a disability" rather than "disabled person," can further the stigmatization of disability by implying that "that “disability” or “disabled” are negative, derogatory words." She also describes the counter-movement, Identity-First Language (IFL), where terms like "disabled" and "disability" are used as markers of culture and identity in either neutral or positive contexts and the importance of using language appropriate to how the community in question chooses to identify.