Abstract
The politics of silence is central to disability experience and the field of disability studies. In this analytical autoethnography, I write about my silences as a visually impaired woman. I explore and make sense of personal life stories through a theoretical perspective. The analysis of these personal experiences lead me to argue that disability-related silences are mostly created through the confluence of inaccessible physical and social environments and the psychological internalisation of these worlds. I also discuss the ways in which I am currently regaining my voice. Further research on resistance by disabled persons is recommended.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 567-576 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2018 |
Keywords
- autoethnography
- disability
- silence
- South Africa
- visual impairment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology