Although, in the UK the social model seems to be prominent and perhaps for
some dominant this annoying its opponent, the same can be said about other
models in other countries, where I live the Processus de Prodution
Handicap is dominant I do not adhere to it but people I work with do, it
does not mean that my criticism is invalid or that its proponents are
necessarily wrong, just different. Yes, it is frustrating to be in the
non-powerful position. especially if you do not get equal funding to test
out your ideas.
Maria
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From: "M.G.Peckitt" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 5:45 AM
Subject: A Question
> Morning all
> I have a question which I have been thinking about since I
> first heard of the social model, forgive its philosophical
> bent. The question is simple. Whilst I appreciate the
> desire or need for or reseach to fall under the umbrella of
> the social model or some variation, does that mean that a
> piece of research that does not meet this criteria is
> necessairly wrong and bad and most be rejected by the
> disability community? Whilst I agree that many negative,
> possibly dangerous ideas can appear from research tat does
> not have the SM in mind, I believe that equally negative
> can come from research with the SM in mind.
>
> Forgive my rant
>
> Michael
>
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