Sociological Theories of Disability, Gender, and Sexuality: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

This literature review explores sociological theories of disability, gender, and sexuality. Though research on the intersection of disability, gender, and sexuality is limited, theories of disability that incorporate discussions of gender and sexuality can be identified and used for this analysis. These theories are organized in the following categories: social constructionist theory, feminist and gender theory, queer theory, and resistance theory. The review concludes with implications for expanding our understanding of human behavior and the social environment.