What do you think this means? Provide an example:

I think the authors’ observation implies that individuals who experience ableism (discrimination against those with a disability) often encounter other forms of oppression as well. This means that despite experiencing discrimination for having a disability, an individual may experience racism, sexism, ageism, and classism. For example, an African American woman who has autism might experience multiple forms of discrimination that intersect with one another such as racism, sexism, and ableism. This stems from intersectionality which allows us to understand how different aspects of a person’s life interact and overlap in ways that can create unique experiences of privilege or oppression.

The second part of the observation states that abilities are often used to justify negative ‘isms’ such as racism, sexism, ageism, and classism. This means that certain individuals may use the concept of “ability” to legitimize or rationalize discriminatory beliefs or actions. For example, classism is a form of discrimination based on a person’s social or economic class. Ableism relates to classism, as individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds may be seen as less capable because of their circumstances. This perpetuates a cycle of poverty or denying access to opportunities based on assumed inability. Another example is that individuals with a disability are often denied employment opportunities because of their disability. This allows people with a disability to have a generally lower quality of life to afford necessities because they are unable to obtain a high-paying job, regardless if they are qualified.

The results of the test did surprise me a little because I would have expected my responses to suggest I have little to no preference at all. Although, I do not have many encounters with people who have a disability, as I do not have any family or friends with one. At work, I provide my best effort to ensure that people with disability receive the best customer service possible and treat them the same as physically abled people. Overall, I thought the test was very useful to learn about my stance on the topic. I never thought too much about my preference for people who are physically abled and people who have a disability. The results have sort of opened my eyes and made me wonder if I have ever discriminated against those who have a disability unintentionally. Moving forward, I am going to think twice more carefully about my actions to treat everyone with the same kindness and respect.

Defined as discrimination and social prejudice against an individual with a disability. Some examples can be treating people with disabilities as less capable, designing environments that are not accessible to them, or simply denying them opportunities. It often stems from stereotypes or misconceptions about disabilities and can lead to barriers in employment, education, and social inclusion.

This question can be analyzed and interpreted in various ways. Personally, I grew up playing hockey and always thought of it as a competition with the goal of doing anything possible to win. Nowadays, I only play in a men’s league and treat hockey more so as participation, primarily focusing on the aspects of fitness, enjoyment, and social engagement. My mindset has transformed from being solely focused on winning and more on the experience and personal growth that comes with being active.

As for others, including individuals with a disability, they might view sport as participation or competition. Everyone is different and some may treat sport as competing or participating, it depends on their motives and goals. I believe that the only occasions in which sports should be overly competitive are in the cases of professional athletes or children and teenagers competing against each other. Overall, the best way to find the general answer to this question is by surveying to find the best results.

This statement accurately reflects a well-documented paradox that many sportswomen experience. They are often expected to excel in competitive sports, which is a domain traditionally coded as “masculine”. They are also expected to simultaneously adhere to societal standards related to femininity to be accepted or recognized as a “lady-like” woman. This relation can be especially pronounced for disabled sportswomen, but it also applies broadly to women in sports. I believe it is unjust, as it imposes a narrow set of expectations that limit how women can express themselves and succeed in sport. Instead of being free to focus solely on their athletic performance, sportswomen are burdened with the additional pressure of conforming to gender norms that often have nothing to do with their abilities or achievements. This undermines their identity, confidence, and reinforces outdated stereotypes that continue to shape the public and media of female athletes.