Symbolic and Substantive Relevance of Politicians with Disabilities: A British Columbia Case Study
Abstract
Little is known in Canada about the political participation of persons with disabilities and their effects on public
policy. The authors draw upon the 2013 British Columbia election which saw three persons with disabilities elected
to examine their symbolic and substantive relevance. Symbolically, the potential exists for increased legitimacy
in governments and diversity in thinking while substantively, an important role exists in shaping the...
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Title
Symbolic and Substantive Relevance of Politicians with Disabilities: A British Columbia Case Study
Published Date
Jun 22, 2017
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
8 - 17
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