Racialized Medical History
The discussion delves into the troubling historical context of down syndrome, exploring how outdated racial classifications influenced its medical understanding. Insights reveal the term "Mongolism" and the concept of the "simian crease," both of which perpetuated harmful associations linking the condition to notions of primitivism and inferiority. This examination highlights the deep-rooted biases that have shaped perceptions of disability throughout history.In this clip
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