Ablism (Noun)
Meaning
Discrimination in favor of the able-bodied.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's tendency to overlook job applicants with disabilities was a clear example of ablism in the hiring process.
- Ablism is a prevalent issue in many education systems where students with special needs often receive inadequate support.
- She faced ablism in her workplace, where her disability made it difficult for her to get assigned important projects.
- The city's lack of wheelchair-accessible public transportation is a product of systemic ablism.
- Ablism in media representation contributes to the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of people with disabilities.