Disability, Sexuality, and Gender in Asia: Intersectionality, Human Rights, and the Law

By: Wanhong Zhang, Elisabeth Perioli Bjørnstøl, Peng Ding, Wei Gao, Hanxu Liu and Yijun Liu

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Synopsis: This book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and LGBTIQ people with disabilities. It presents the direct participation of disability advocates in mapping how both women with disabilities and LGBTIQ individuals with disabilities realize their rights such as identity, work rights, personal safety, and sexual rights. Studies presented here explore the experience of empowering diverse disability groups and advocating for equality and non-discrimination. It explains how to use the leverage of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) for further human rights campaigns in a broader context for disadvantaged groups. This collection is the product of a participatory research project, which aims to increase the capabilities of local disabled persons’ organizations and NGOs in utilizing human rights laws and encourage dialogue and collaboration between academia, people with disabilities, and human rights advocates. It will be essential reading for academics, researchers, policy-makers, and campaign groups.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000956528
Related ISBNs:: 9781003170297, 9780367771928, 9780367772178
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 07/31/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Wanhong Zhang, Elisabeth Perioli Bjørnstøl, Peng Ding, Wei Gao, Hanxu Liu and Yijun Liu
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Wanhong Zhang
Edited by:: Elisabeth Perioli Bjørnstøl
Edited by:: Peng Ding
Edited by:: Wei Gao
Edited by:: Hanxu Liu
Edited by:: Yijun Liu