Able-bodyism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ableism: a prejudice in favor of the able-bodied. uncountable

    "Able-bodyism is an obvious part of being in organisations even when certain tasks are designated as for disabled people."

Example

More examples

"Able-bodyism is an obvious part of being in organisations even when certain tasks are designated as for disabled people."

Etymology

From able body + -ism.

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