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Integral Disability Terminology as a Strategy for Advancing the Rights of Persons With Disabilities in South Africa: A Critical Analysis of Language, Policy, and Inclusion in the South African Disability Rights
Abstract
In South Africa, persons with disabilities have historically faced stigma that limits their access to fundamental rights. Social, systemic, and structural barriers, particularly the language used in public discourse, have reinforced this marginalization. Despite South Africa being a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), negative labels and misconceptions about disability persist in legislation and society. While the Constitution and related laws provide some recognition of disability, their terminology often focuses narrowly on physical and mental impairments, leaving other disabilities underrepresented. This study examines the use of positive, inclusive language in legal and policy frameworks as a strategy to promote the rights of persons with disabilities. Applying the concept of integral disability, the study demonstrates how language can be transformed to support sustainable social and legal change.
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