Article
Challenging the Ideology of Normal
International Journal of Inclusive Education
(2013)
Abstract
In this article, we build on Brantlinger's work to critique the binary of normal and abnormal applied in US schools that create inequities in education. Operating from a critical perspective, we draw from Critical Race Theory, Disability Studies in Education, and Cultural/Historical Activity Theory to build a conceptual framework for examining the prevailing ideology of normal found in US schools. We use our conceptual framework to deconstruct the current, westernised, static ideology of normal. Once deconstructed, we explore current iterations of the ideology of normal in schools. Finally, we suggest using the conceptual framework as a tool to reconstruct the ideology of normal as something more dynamic and inclusive.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.1080/13603116.2013.802379
Citation Information
Subini Ancy Annamma, Brooke A Moore, Amy Ferrell and Janette Klingner. "Challenging the Ideology of Normal" International Journal of Inclusive Education Vol. 17 Iss. 12 (2013) p. 1278 - 1294 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/brooke-moore/4/