Ableism

Pronunciation

• IS IPA: /ˈeɪ.bÉ™l.ɪz.mÌ©/

Origin

From able + -ism, patterned on racism, sexism, and heterosexism in meaning.

Noun

1. Discrimination against persons with disabilities or in favour of those without.

Synonyms

• able-bodyism
• able-bodiedism

Related terms

• ableist

Alternative forms

• ablism