Intellectual disability, consumerism and identity: To have and have not?

MCCLIMENS, Alex and HYDE, Martin (2012). Intellectual disability, consumerism and identity: To have and have not? Journal of intellectual disabilities, 16 (2), 135-144.

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Link to published version:: https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629512445844

Abstract

Here we consider the consumer society as it currently exists in the UK and examine its relationship and relevance to the population of individuals with intellectual disability. We do this through a reading of the associated literature on theories of shopping and consumption which we then contrast with research evidence as it applies to the lives of people with intellectual disability. By brining together these two perspectives we hope to shine some light on ideas around identity and choice.

We then transfer these arguments to the health and social care sector. Here we ask whether an economic model which has been exposed as divisive and exclusionary should be used in the administration of social secutity benefits of the kind accesed by people with a range of disabilities.

We conclude that the unchallenged advance of marketisation within health and social care may benefit those who are financially able but for those who are economically disadvantaged the choices offered are illusory at best.

Item Type: Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Centre for Health and Social Care Research
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629512445844
Page Range: 135-144
Depositing User: Alex Mcclimens
Date Deposited: 31 May 2012 09:43
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 20:30
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/5271

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