Feminist Disability Theory

In “Feminist Theory, the Body, and the Disabled Figure,” Rosemarie Garland-Thompson offers a critical
conversation between disability and feminist theories and activism. In addition to discussing the ways disability
and feminist theories and activism can learn from and build from one another, she offers a critical assessment
of feminism and argues how the experiences of women with disabilities have been erased and silenced.
In a 3-4 page essay, first demonstrate a clear understanding of Feminist Disability Theory, as discussed by the
author. Identify and discuss two ethical critiques/concerns/dilemmas Garland-Thompson raises related to
women with disabilities. What are the ethical implications of these issues? How are these issues interrelated to
other course topics?
Next, explain how the ethical critiques/concerns/dilemmas you identified influence your core ethical beliefs,
such as social justice, freedom, equity, fairness, inclusion, self-definition, liberation, human rights, and
bioethics? How might these issues influence your future ethical reasoning and decision-making?
Please engage the RGT reading and two other sources of your choice from our course or outside our course
readings.
You will be graded on your ability to use Garland-Thomson’s reading to:
Accurately explain Feminist Disability Theory.
Apply ethical perspectives to disability issues and consider the implications.
Recognize ethical concerns and identify cross-relationships across other issues.
Discuss and analyze core beliefs and the origins of the core beliefs with depth and clarity.
Adequately and effectively state your position and objections to different ethical perspective