Deaf youth in contemporary Russia: barriers to inclusion in education and the labour market
Deaf youth in contemporary Russia: barriers to inclusion in education and the labour market
This article explores the changing shape of transitions from education to employment amongst deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHOH) youth in Russia. It draws on survey and interview data to show that, despite the formal institution of inclusive policies and legal frameworks at state level, the choices open to DHOH youth remain heavily limited, and become narrower at each stage of their transitions to adulthood. This narrowing of horizons and attendant marginalisation stems from the ongoing salience of disabling, medical approaches to deafness; a lack of enabling practices or resources to support DHOH youth in the education system; and widespread discrimination from employers.
Bolshakov, Nikita
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Walker, Charlie
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Bolshakov, Nikita
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Walker, Charlie
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Bolshakov, Nikita and Walker, Charlie
(2022)
Deaf youth in contemporary Russia: barriers to inclusion in education and the labour market.
Europe-Asia Studies.
(doi:10.1080/09668136.2022.2115014).
Abstract
This article explores the changing shape of transitions from education to employment amongst deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHOH) youth in Russia. It draws on survey and interview data to show that, despite the formal institution of inclusive policies and legal frameworks at state level, the choices open to DHOH youth remain heavily limited, and become narrower at each stage of their transitions to adulthood. This narrowing of horizons and attendant marginalisation stems from the ongoing salience of disabling, medical approaches to deafness; a lack of enabling practices or resources to support DHOH youth in the education system; and widespread discrimination from employers.
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Accepted/In Press date: 16 August 2022
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ISSN: 0966-8136
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