Minority Group Status of the Disabled

Abstract

An analysis of the definition of minority group indicated that the disabled can be considered as holding that status. Further exploration of the similarities and differences between the disabled and other minority groups yielded an array of factors which can have profound effects on every disabled person. The importance of using this information in a practical way was stressed.

Career Management Strategies of People With Disabilities

“…While the disability literature is limited with regard to explanations of why PWD may lag behind their counterparts in terms of career outcomes, one can draw from the broader minority careers literature to posit explanations. This is because PWD can indeed be seen as minorities (Wertlieb, ). Research shows that even after controlling for relevant factors such as qualifications and performance, minorities suffer from career disadvantages such as lower chances of promotion (Yap & Konrad, ).…”

Socialization of people with disabilities in the workplace

“…Employees with a disability constitute a minority in the workforce and face similar challenges as other minorities in organizational and social life (Shore et al, 2009;Wertlieb, 1985). Understanding factors that influence the socialization of PWD into organizations is important for several reasons.…”

Don’t ask, don’t tell: Two views on human resource practices for people with disabilities

“…It is viewed as an inability to perform some activity or as a lack of ability that society deems important (Barnard & Lan, 2007). Viewed as a form of diversity (Dipboye & Colella, 2005;Shore et al, 2009), disability concerns may be neglected or hidden in organisational settings as compared with other forms of diversity (Olkin, 2002;Wertlieb, 1985). People with disabilities have to overcome hurdles when trying to obtain as well as retain a job as compared with people who are not disabled (Stone & Colella, 1996).…”