Atherton, H and Steels, S (2016) A hidden history: a survey of the teaching of eugenics in health, social care and pedagogical education and training courses in Europe. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 20 (4). pp. 371-385. ISSN 1744-6295
Abstract
Knowledge and understanding of how eugenics has historically affected the lives of people with intellectual disabilities is vital if professionals are to mount an effective defence against its contemporary influences. An online survey of European providers of health, social care and pedagogical education and training courses was undertaken to find out how the history of eugenics is taught to those wishing to work in services for people with intellectual disabilities. 206 educational providers were contacted with a response rate of 35.9% (n=74). Findings showed that the majority of educational providers recognise the importance of including the history of eugenics in their courses although fewer feel confident that it is sufficiently well covered to prepare future professionals for their role as protector. Course content differs on both the emphasis given to the different components of this history, time dedicated to its delivery and the extent to which it is used to inform legal and ethical debate. Specific recommendations for developing the way in which this subject area is taught are outlined.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) The Author(s), 2015. This is an author produced version of a paper published in the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | history of eugenics; education and training; intellectual disability professionals |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Adult (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 26 Nov 2015 14:14 |
Last Modified: | 17 Apr 2017 05:33 |
Published Version: | http://doi.org/10.1177/1744629515619253 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/1744629515619253 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:92243 |