Asked by Chanel Monroe on Apr 24, 2024
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According to the textbook,which of the following is not a reason for the increasing number of disabled persons in Canada?
A) Due to advances in medicine,more people who are injured in accidents are likely to survive than they were in the past.
B) As Canada's population ages,more citizens are likely to experience chronic diseases that cause disability.
C) Children born with a serious disability today are more likely to survive.
D) Society has begun to label people as "disabled" who would not have been considered disabled in the past.
Chronic Diseases
Long-lasting illnesses that can be controlled but not usually cured.
Disabled Persons
Individuals who experience limitations in physical, mental, or sensory function that affect their ability to engage in activities of daily life.
- Identify and understand various types of discrimination that individuals with disabilities face.
- Evaluate different theoretical approaches in sociology to understand disability and health.
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Madeline Meldrum7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The increasing number of people being labeled as disabled who would not have been considered disabled in the past is not a reason for the increasing number of disabled persons in Canada according to the textbook.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand various types of discrimination that individuals with disabilities face.
- Evaluate different theoretical approaches in sociology to understand disability and health.
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