One thing Wendell picks up on is the idea that it is important not to get too broad with the definition. ... This mindset can be a problem as well, as it is easy to see that if an entire society of women cannot read there certainly is a problem even if it is the norm. ... The authors also discuss how society uses race as a means to learn who a person is. ... One quote which sums up their theory is "Comments such as, 'Funny you don't look black,' betray an underlying image of what race should be. ... This brings up the same mindset discussed within disabilities as to the issu...

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