Tecnologia e o modelo social de deficiência: Considerações sobre corponormatividade e estigma

Abstract

This article investigates the relationship between technology, stigma, and disability, with an emphasis on technological innovations that impact social perception and the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Beyond that, its specific objective is to understand the concepts of stigma, prejudice, and ableism, and how these mechanisms affect the social inclusion of people with disabilities; furthermore, it aims to explore the intersections between the body, cyberculture, cyborg anthropology, and the social model of disability, and how current technologies impact the social experiences of people with disabilities. Through analysis, the study seeks to provide reflections on how these mechanisms affect social inclusion, highlighting the interaction between body, technology, and social norms. The study addresses the creation of technological prostheses and assistive devices, which not only aim for functional recovery but also seek an appearance closer to the standard of normality, often associated with the rejection of bodies considered “defective.” Additionally, it explores the intersections between cyberculture, cyborg anthropology, and the social model of disability, discussing the impact of technologies on identity construction and the social experiences of people with disabilities. The research is justified by the need to understand how exclusionary social practices can be transformed and how technology can act in light of this perspective. To achieve these objectives, the adopted methodology is a qualitative bibliographic review, aiming to systematize existing knowledge and promote an articulation between the topics, contributing to future discussions on inclusion and disability in contemporary society.