Ability segregation

Date and country of first publication

1985
Japan

Definition

Ability segregation refers to the separation or division of individuals based on their abilities, skills, or disabilities. This can occur in various contexts, such as education, employment, housing, and social interactions.

In education, ability segregation may involve tracking, where students are sorted into different classes or schools based on their academic abilities. This can lead to unequal opportunities and limited access to resources for students in lower tracks.

In employment, ability segregation occurs when individuals with disabilities are marginalized and limited to certain jobs or industries, often due to stereotypes and discrimination. They may face barriers to equal employment opportunities and experience lower pay and job satisfaction.

In housing, ability segregation can manifest in the form of specialized institutions or group homes for people with disabilities, which separate them from the larger community. This has the potential to isolate individuals and limit their integration and inclusion.

In social interactions, ability segregation can occur when individuals with disabilities are excluded or face barriers in participating fully in community activities and events. This segregation can lead to social isolation and discrimination.

Ability segregation is often criticized as it perpetuates inequality and exclusion, hindering the social inclusion and rights of individuals with disabilities. Efforts are being made globally to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and equal opportunities for people of all abilities in various spheres of society.

Notes

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Further reading

Nakamura K. (1985) The relationship between the development of the perception of causality and the visual ability of segregation in young children. Japanese Journal of Educational Psychology, 33(4), 278-286. [1]

Kliewer C., Fitzgerald L.M. (2001) Disability, schooling, and the artifacts of colonialism. Teachers College Record, 103(3), 450-470. [2]

Allen R. (2007) Allocating pupils to their nearest secondary school: The consequences for social and ability stratification. Urban Studies, 44(4), 751-770. [3]

Banks M.E. (2010) 2009 division 35 presidential address: Feminist psychology and women with disabilities: An emerging alliance. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 34(4), 431-442. [4]

Lalvani P. (2014) The enforcement of normalcy in schools and the disablement of families: unpacking master narratives on parental denial. Disability and Society, 29(8), 1221-1233. Routledge.[5]

Muhamedrahimov R.J., Arintcina I.A., Solodunova M.Y., Anikina V.O., Vasilyeva M.J., Chernego D.I., Tsvetkova L.A., Grigorenko E.L. (2016) Structural characteristics of the institutional environment for young children. Psychology in Russia: State of the Art, 9(3), 103-112. Russsian Psychological Society.[6]

Basteck C., Mantovani M. (2018) Cognitive ability and games of school choice. Games and Economic Behavior, 109(), 156-183. Academic Press Inc..[7]

Dar Y., Resh N. (2018) Classroom composition and pupil achievement (1986): A study of the effect of ability based classes. Classroom Composition and Pupil Achievement (1986): A Study of the Effect of Ability-Based Classes, 1-200. Taylor and Francis.[8]

Countryman V. (2019) Private discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, and disability. The William O. Douglas Inquiry into the State of Individual Freedom, 175-202. Taylor and Francis.[9]

Parekh G., Brown R.S. (2019) Changing Lanes: The Relationship Between Special Education Placement and Students’ Academic Futures. Educational Policy, 33(1), 111-135. SAGE Publications Inc..[10]

Jindal A., Ransinchung R.N.G.D., Kumar P. (2020) Behavioral study of self compacting concrete with wollastonite microfiber as part replacement of sand for pavement quality concrete (PQC). International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, 9(2), 170-181. Elsevier B.V..[11]

Shandra C.L. (2020) Disability Segregation in Volunteer Work. Sociological Perspectives, 63(1), 112-134. SAGE Publications Inc..[12]

Basteck C., Mantovani M. (2023) Aiding applicants: leveling the playing field within the immediate acceptance mechanism. Review of Economic Design, 27(1), 187-220. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH.[13]