| Abstract: | Discusses the double burden of dependency for disabled women who not only meet society's traditional sex role expectations by being economically and emotionally dependent but who also are, as a result of their disability, physically dependent. Components of the disabled role, reinforced by the expectations of the female role, are highlighted and the depression and negative feelings of self-worth of disabled women are underscored. Political action, such as participation in the disabled rights movement is considered to be one way for disabled women to attain a sense of competence, control, and meaning. (3 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
