Anthropology has provided a theoretical context for the study of disability. Social and cultural
anthropology and medical anthropology have enriched our understanding of disability …

There has been a dramatic increase in rural‐urban migration in China over the last two
decades but there are few studies on the mental health of Chinese internal migrants. This …

Here, we provide an overview of the cultural aspects of epidemiological findings and
provision of mental health care to people with intellectual disability (ID). The prevalence of …

Our goal, in drafting early versions of the current chapter, was to ask hard questions about
the potential synergies between the disability rights movement (and associated academic …

Culture can be conceptualized as an amalgamation of religious beliefs, societal practices,
educational and socioeconomic factors, and other influences that shape people's thinking …

Background One trade‐off for increased independence of adults with intellectual disabilities
in developing countries is that they may find themselves more exposed to the negative …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to delve into societal stigma surrounding severe mental
disorders and intellectual disabilities, emphasizing gender differences and students' …

This chapter traces the history of the involvement of athletes with intellectual disabilities
within parasport. There are two main organisations supporting these athletes, the Special …

The idea of disability as a stigma has come under critical scrutiny by disability scholars and
activists alike, especially by those in the Anglo-American traditions who developed “the …

The right to marriage, family, and parenthood is embodied in Article 23 of the Convention on
the Rights of Person's with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore the access …