Oppression In Bartlett's Misconceptions Regarding The Body

First, ableism is defined as discrimination against people with a disability. Second, heterosexism is when people are predigesting actions against homosexuals. Lastly, sexism is the devaluing a person base on traditional gender roles. These are the three forms of oppression that are defined by Griscom’s writing, and are used to articulate the social perception that people with disabilities endure. Throughout Bartlett’s and Griscom’s writing’s they express the three forms of oppression based of the disabilities presented in the stories. In Bartlett’s piece “Misconceptions Regarding the Body” it discusses how people interact with one other. More Specifically, how people react to ones’ disability. To add on to that, the ramifications that it …show more content…
First to start off with the ties between heterosexism and sexism. The first heterosexism is shown when Sharon was first in the hospital, Karen was not able to know the condition of Sharen since they were not legally married. Certainly, Karen was denied visiting rights and was a friend in Sharen’s parent’s eyes, since they had no knowledge of their relationship. In the event of finding out about their relationship “Kowalski incorrectly told Karen she did not have visitation rights” this is a direct representation of heterosexism, since Karen was okay to be around Sharen until it turned out they were in a partnership. To add on to that, Karen was also denied by the court and the hospital. The only reason for revoking the privilege of visitation was because it was not a heterosexual relationship, if it were, there would have been no obstacles. Also, sexism is related to heterosexism within Griscom’s writing because Sharen’s position was to be married, have children and be a stay at home mom. Fighting back the social role Sharen, went to school and is in a partnership. An example is “Sexism is also apparent in awarding guardianship to the father” this shows societies need to put a man instead of allowing, Karen to follow Sharen’s wishes. Had Karen been the one be the legal guardian, Sharen would have been in a better recovery state, not had so many