Comparative Case Studies within the Disability Rights Movement
Faculty:
Spring 2026: April – May
Schedule
Subject: HR
Level: 300
Credits
Max Enrollment: 22
Language of Instruction: Russian
Prerequisites:No
This course explores the disability rights movement, focusing on the distinct approaches taken by American activists, British activists and academics, and Swedish reformers. Students will be introduced to the movement’s evolution and key figures and study the pivotal events that shaped the disability rights movement in the US, UK, and Europe. By applying a comparative lens, the course will teach them how to understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the strategies employed to advocate for their rights within different cultural, social, and political contexts.
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