The stories of ‘snake children’: killing and abuse of children with developmental disabilities in West Africa
ConclusionKilling and abuse of children with ID are explained within the context of indigenous African religions, animism and folk culture. The concept of disability ‘otherness’ and inferiority is also explored as a framework for reflection and ethical debate.
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - Category: Disability Authors: Mojdeh Bayat Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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