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London Medical Sociology Group Meeting
Wednesday, 13th April 6pm
"In defence of self" reactions to stigma among dyslexic students in English
and German higher education
Miranda Leontowitsch (University College London)
Venue:
King's College London
Room 1.16
Franklin Wilkins Building
Stamford Street
London SE1 8WA
nearest tube/train: Waterloo
Abstract
The term 'stigma' refers to a specific trait a person possesses that makes
him/her as different in a negative way from societal norms and values.
Universities require a high standard of literacy from students; something
dyslexic students can experience immense difficulties in. Therefore a
'condition/disability' such as dyslexia (although not physically
immediately visible) can be identified as potentially stigmatising as the
presented difficulties are unlikely to pass unnoticed. This paper explores
dyslexic students' understanding of how significant others in their
academic environment have reacted to their dyslexia, and how they manage
their dyslexia in their academic studies. Students' experiences are
compared in two countries, England and Germany, which differ considerably
with respect to the kind of study support that is made available in higher
education. This paper discusses the diversity of situations which dyslexic
students face: from tolerance towards diversity in which disclosure of
dyslexia brings benefits, to tolerance that is combined with opposition and
resentment. In addition, the tendencies of some students to disassociate
from other dyslexic students in order to re-establish or hold onto a
positive identity ('defence of self') are discussed as a special form of
stigma.
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Miranda Leontowitsch
Research Fellow
Department of Primary Care and Population Sciences
Royal Free and University College Medical School
Rowland Hill Street
London NW3 2PF
020 7794 0500 ext. 8369
020 7830 2239 ext. 8369
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