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标题：Disability, Economic Globalization and Privatization: A Case Study of India
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作者：Vanmala Hiranandani ; Deepa Sonpal
期刊名称：Disability Studies Quarterly
印刷版ISSN：2159-8371
出版年度：2010
卷号：30
期号：3/4
DOI：10.18061/dsq.v30i3/4.1272
语种：English
出版社：The Ohio State University Libraries
其他摘要：Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";} People with disabilities are one of the most disenfranchised groups in India. Standardized measurements of disability in India and internationally have overlooked the linkages between the economy and disability. In recent decades, neo-liberal economic reforms imposed in developing countries, under pressure from international financial institutions, have downsized state role, privatized social goods, and encouraged export-led strategies and market-based economics. India’s economic reforms, initiated in 1991, have led to rapid economic growth that is, however, increasingly mal-distributed. This paper investigates the implications of economic restructuring in the arenas of social programs, education, employment, accessibility, health, agriculture and food security, and water and land acquisition from a disability perspective. Our analysis shows that while increased employment opportunities and accessibility have benefitted middle-class and highly-skilled disabled persons, the majority of people with disabilities have been left out of India’s economic affluence. We contend that India’s globalized economy and reduced state role necessitate renewed understanding of human rights, including disability rights.
关键词：disability; privatization; India-economic reforms; international development
其他关键词：disability;privatization;India-economic reforms;international development