able bodism
/ˌeɪbəl ˈbɑdɪzəm/
noun
- Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, based on the belief that able-bodied people are superior.
- Activists are working to raise awareness about able-bodism in schools.
- The company's hiring practices were criticized for able-bodism.
- Able-bodism can make it harder for people in wheelchairs to find accessible buildings.
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