[BlindResearch] Introduction and question

[Conchita Hernandez Legorreta]

Thanks for all of your replies. I have definitely read upon the subject
extensively. I guess my question is should I fight it within a publication
that is very traditional and I may not win, or should I change my paper to
get published?

Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta M.A.T.
Teacher of Blind Students in Washington DC
Doctorate Student at George Washington University
METAS Chair: http://metasinternational.org/

On Thu, May 31, 2018 at 5:58 PM, Haegele, Justin A. <jhaegele at odu.edu>
wrote:

> Good evening Conchita
>
> Person first terminology is a consistent conversation in disability
> studies as well. Typically, scholars in that area would suggest that the
> language we use is dictated by our personal conceptions of what a
> 'disability' is. While there are many models that explain disability, the
> medical and social models tend to be the ones most commonly discussed.
> Person first terminology is typically associated with the medical model,
> which asserts ( among other things) that having an impairment is inherently
> disabling. The social model aligns better with disability first language,
> and suggests that while someone might have an impairment, it is society
> that disables that person. This is a fairly oversimplified explanation, and
> you can find many papers describing this ( I'm happy to share is you would
> like). I suppose the main point, though, is that you can argue that the
> language you are using is consistent with your conception of what a
> disability is....and then provide citations that support your claim.
>
> I hope this is helpful, have a wonderful day,
>
> Justin A. Haegele, PhD, CAPE
> Assistant Professor
> Health & Physical Education
> Department of Human Movement Sciences
> Old Dominion University
> Jhaegele at odu.edu
> (757) 683-5338
> https://www.odu.edu/hms/academics/hpe/graduate/ape-masters
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> Hi all,
> First an introduction, I am Conchita Hernandez I am getting a doctorate
> from George Washington University in Special Education. I am really glad
> this group list was created to share with others in the field. My interest
> is blindness and marginalized populations. Now my question: I am currently
> in the process of submitting an article to be published in a journal. One
> of the things they would like to see changed is to make sure my while paper
> is in person first language. While I understand how person-first language
> has typically been used in research, I see the value in identity first
> language and how it can be empowering. I think as we move forward the idea
> that person first language is the only correct way to write scholarly
> writing will change. Have any of you ran into this and what are your
> thoughts on the topic? To give an example person first language would say,
> "the woman who is blind", while "identity-first language would use,  "the
> blind woman." Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.
>
>
> Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta M.A.T.
> Teacher of Blind Students in Washington DC
> Doctorate Student at George Washington University
> METAS Chair: http://metasinternational.org/
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