Disability History Inclusion in U.S. History Textbooks

• In Event: Under-Examined Topics in Social Studies Research

Abstract

Drawing upon content analysis methodology, this study examines the inclusion of disability history in six middle level and secondary United States history textbooks. Findings concerned the coverage and representation of disability and disability history in textbooks, with areas of discussion related to visibility, agency, and voice. This research explores how teachers of United States history might further develop their teaching of history through the inclusion of disability history.

Authors

• Jennifer Cutsforth Kaschak, University of Scranton

• Dona Bauman, University of Scranton