Ableism
a·ble·ism \ ˈābə-ˌli-zəm \
noun
A system that places value on people’s bodies and minds based on societally constructed ideas of normality, intelligence, excellence, desirability, and productivity. These constructed ideas are deeply rooted in anti-Blackness, eugenics, misogyny, colonialism, imperialism and capitalism.
This form of systemic oppression leads to people and society determining who is valuable and worthy based on a person’s language, appearance, religion and/or their ability to satisfactorily [re]produce, excel and "behave." You do not have to be disabled to experience ableism.
a working definition by Talila "TL" Lewis; updated January 2021
developed in community with Disabled Black and other negatively racialized people.
URL: https://www.talilalewis.com/blog/january-2021-working-definition-of-ableism