The Andrew J. Bernstein Foundation and Psychology Program Presents

Disability as a Social Identity Protects Against Ableism

The largest minority group in the United States, disability, is often overlooked in prejudice research. As with other socially constructed minorities, it is valuable to examine disability through a social identity lens. Recent research shows that experiencing ableism may prompt development of disability pride, which in turn protects self-esteem. Thus, we might resist ableism by fostering disability pride and increasing representation of the social model of disability.

This lecture is made possible through the generous support of the Andrew J. Bernstein Foundation. It is free and open to the public.
 

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Dr. Kathleen Bogart is Professor of Psychology at Oregon State University. She is a social/health psychologist specializing in disability, ableism, and rare disorders such as facial paralysis. Dr. Bogart received the American Psychological Association Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues in Psychology Award and was named OSU Honors College Eminent Mentor in 2022. An advocate for people with rare disorders and disabilities, she has served on several boards including the American Psychological Association Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology. She is the co-founder of the Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN) for psychologists and students who are disabled and/or specialize in disability. Her work has been featured in The Atlantic, New York Times, Time, Science Magazine,
Financial Times, and Inside Higher Ed.

For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 4:00 pm EDT/GMT-4

Location: Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito '60 Auditorium

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