Abstract
In the introduction to this special issue on French disability studies, the authors – guest editors for this issue – examine the gradual development of the field of disability in France, the heritage of a long history. According to the authors, the vitality of disability research in France is camouflaged by a certain number of particularities. Two hypotheses are put forward to explain the weak development, in France, of a research area specifically dedicated to disability research. The first hypothesis is based on the conception of equality under French republican universalism; the second is based on the particular way that research is organized in France. The terminological problems and the difficulties of translating the term “handicap” are also discussed. The introduction ends with a presentation of the various articles that make up this special issue.
Highlights
French Disability Studies: Differences and SimilaritiesISABELLE VILLE & JEAN-FRANC OIS RAVAUDInstitute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM), CERMES, U750, IFR25, Villejuif, France & Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), CERMES, UMR8169, IFR25, Villejuif, France; EHESS, CERMES, IFR25, Villejuif, France; Univ Paris-Sud, CERMES, IFR25, Villejuif, France ABSTRACTIn the introduction to this special issue on French disability studies, the authors Á guest editors for this issue Á examine the gradual development of the field of disability in France, the heritage of a long history
The approach in terms of rights and non-discrimination which is gradually gaining ground at international level raises a certain number of questions on the evolution of public disability policies in France
Above and beyond the principles, the observation of situations which highlight the persistence of social inequalities remains the only political lever with which to fight against discrimination that resides not in rights but in facts (Ravaud, Madiot & Ville 1992)
Summary
French Disability Studies: Differences and SimilaritiesISABELLE VILLE & JEAN-FRANC OIS RAVAUDINSERM, CERMES, U750, IFR25, Villejuif, France & CNRS, CERMES, UMR8169, IFR25, Villejuif, France; EHESS, CERMES, IFR25, Villejuif, France; Univ Paris-Sud, CERMES, IFR25, Villejuif, France ABSTRACTIn the introduction to this special issue on French disability studies, the authors Á guest editors for this issue Á examine the gradual development of the field of disability in France, the heritage of a long history. Whilst the social construction of the field of disability met historical necessities, we might wonder about its future in France, and in particular, we might wonder how the French republican tradition is going to be able to integrate or to adapt to international changes.
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