Ableismus

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from English ableism, equivalent to English able +‎ -ismus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛɪ̯bəˈlɪsmʊs/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪsmʊs

Noun

Ableismus m (strong, genitive Ableismus, no plural)

  1. ableism
    Synonym: Disablismus
    • 2022 February 17, Johanna Jürgens, “BVG-Ticketkontrolle eskaliert: Fingerbruch und Bußgeld”, in Die Tageszeitung: taz, →ISSN:
      Seit April 2021 habe das Bündnis jedoch Kontakt zu über 50 Betroffenen, die berichten, Diskriminierung und Gewalt bei Ticketkontrollen erfahren zu haben. Die meisten von ihnen seien durch Ableismus, Rassismus oder Queerfeindlichkeit marginalisierte Menschen.
      However, since April 2021, the alliance has been in contact with over 50 individuals who report experiencing discrimination and violence during ticket checks. Most of them are marginalised by ableism, racism or queerphobia.

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