ablesplaining

Definitions

The act of a nondisabled person condescendingly explaining disability, especially with the presumption that the disabled lack relevant understanding or authority, or are not in a position to speak for themselves.

neologism, uncountable

Examples

“In fact, ablesplaining also encapsulates the fact that most people with disabilities are not seen as authorities about their own⟳ minds and bodies.”

“Jim's presumptive mansplaining (and ablesplaining) is insulting to Laura from both a disability studies and a feminist standpoint.”

“A few of them offered to connect⟳ me with their therapists and told me how they had already “groomed” them with “disability 101,” so I would not have⟳ to deal⟳ with ablesplaining.”

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