Ableism Quote by Stella Young
“We are a society that treats people with disabilities with condescension and pity, not dignity and respect.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk “Disability and Dignity,” 2014
Society treats disabled people with pity, not respect, denying them dignity.
In simple terms: Disability is met with condescension.
Key Takeaway
Demand respect for all.
Themes
disability
dignity
social justice
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- employment
- public policy
- media representation
- education
Key Concepts
human rights
attitudinal barriers
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift from pity to respect?
- What policies promote dignity?
A Different Perspective
Changing attitudes is slow.
