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Sexuality, Disability, and the Law approaches issues of sexual autonomy and disability from multiple perspectives, including constitutional law, international human rights, therapeutic jurisprudence, history, cognitive psychology, dignity studies, and theories and findings on gender constructs and societal norms. Perlin and Lynch determine that if our society continues to assert that persons with mental disabilities possess a primitive morality, we allow ourselves to censor their feelings and their actions. By denying their ability and desires to show love and affection, we justify this disparate treatment. Our reliance on stereotypes has warped our attitudes and our policies, and has allowed us to avoid important issues of humanity and of dignity that should be at the basis of any policies that affect this population.
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"Q: When do we not even want to THINK about sex? A: When institutionalized persons with mental disabilites are involved! The complete lack of attention has led to diametrically opposed views, ranging from "they have no interest and will be exploited" to "they are uncontrollable predators who will put many at risk." Now, finally, a full-volume full-discussion by Michael Perlin and Alison Lynch in a beautifully written and analyzed book brings therapeutic jurisprudence to the rescue, arguing for carefully constructed policies based on the "3 Vs" of voice, validation, and voluntary participation. It is a wonderful book that will bring this issue to center stage in disability law circles. " - David B. Wexler, Professor of Law and Director, International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence, University of Puerto Rico; Distinguished Research Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Arizona, USA
"Q: When do we not even want to THINK about sex? A: When institutionalized persons with mental disabilites are involved! The complete lack of attention has led to diametrically opposed views, ranging from "they have no interest and will be exploited" to "they are uncontrollable predators who will put many at risk." Now, finally, a full-volume full-discussion by Michael Perlin and Alison Lynch in a beautifully written and analyzed book brings therapeutic jurisprudence to the rescue, arguing for carefully constructed policies based on the "3 Vs" of voice, validation, and voluntary participation. It is a wonderful book that will bring this issue to center stage in disability law circles. " - David B. Wexler, Professor of Law and Director, International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence, University of Puerto Rico; Distinguished Research Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Arizona, USA
"Q: When do we not even want to THINK about sex? A: When institutionalized persons with mental disabilites are involved! The complete lack of attention has led to diametrically opposed views, ranging from "they have no interest and will be exploited" to "they are uncontrollable predators who will put many at risk." Now, finally, a full-volume full-discussion by Michael Perlin and Alison Lynch in a beautifully written and analyzed book brings therapeutic jurisprudence to the rescue, arguing for carefully constructed policies based on the "3 Vs" of voice, validation, and voluntary participation. It is a wonderful book that will bring this issue to center stage in disability law circles. " - David B. Wexler, Professor of Law and Director, International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence, University of Puerto Rico; Distinguished Research Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Arizona, USA
About the authors
Michael L. Perlin is Professor Emeritus of Law at New York Law School, USA; Founding Director, International Mental Disability Law Reform Project, and Co-Founder, Mental Disability Law and Policy Associates
Alison J. Lynch is Staff Attorney at Disability Rights New York.
Alison J. Lynch is Staff Attorney at Disability Rights New York.
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Book Title: Sexuality, Disability, and the Law
Book Subtitle: Beyond the Last Frontier?
Authors: Michael L. Perlin, Alison J. Lynch
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137481085
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-48107-8Published: 20 January 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-48108-5Published: 08 April 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 209
Topics: Sociology, general, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Medical Law, Social Structure, Social Inequality, Civil Law