Normativity

Normativity is a word that expresses a standard. Things became such an everyday event that we don’t notice and therefore we tend to not talk about it. For example, assuming an (individual) norm that is made applicable to a group. The video on ableism is about doing inner work to understand that everyone has their own and different norm. It makes sense to juxtapose those standards rather than assuming that normal is the same for everyone.

Othering (in terms of ableism)

An example of othering is the unnecessary naming of a (visible) disability before the need to do so arises. Involving making assumptions and expressing thoughts on or to the person with the disability. This comes mainly from wanting to neutralize a one-sided discomfort, which then inevitably leads to the discomfort of the person with the disability.

Andersmaking (als validisme)

Het onnodig benoemen van een (zichtbare) beperking. Het gaat om aannames en het uitspreken van gedachteprocessen over of aan de persoon met de beperking, voordat de noodzaak hiervan zich aandient. Dit komt voornamelijk uit het willen neutraliseren van een eenzijdig ongemak, wat leidt tot het ongemak van de persoon met de beperking.

Validisme

Validisme is een term gebruikt voor de discriminatie, marginalisering en stigmatisering van mensen met een functiebeperking op grond van hun lichamelijke en/of verstandelijke gesteldheid.

Privilege

An advantage that comes from historical oppression of other groups. Privilege can be seen in race, gender, sexuality, ability, socioeconomic status, age etc. Acknowledging it isn’t meant to shame those with certain privilege but rather challenge the systems that make it exist. It does not mean that you with a certain privilege have never had challenges in life, just that there are some challenges you will not experience because of your identity.

Ableism (ENG)

“Beliefs or practices that rest on the assumption that being able-bodied is “normal” while other states of being need to be “fixed” or altered. This can result in devaluing or discriminating against people with physical, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities. Institutionalized ableism may include or take the form of un/intentional organizational barriers that result in disparate treatment of people with disabilities”