This article examines how the intersection of gender, disability, and social class impacts the sexual rights of young women with disabilities in Brazil. Conducted in João Pessoa, the research involved in-depth interviews with four cis-heterosexual women who have physical disabilities, focusing on their experiences of sexuality during the 2000s and 2010s. Using an intersectional approach from care studies and disability studies, the study reveals the challenges these women face and the coping strategies they employ to resist societal norms that define body normality. The findings show that stereotypes associated with care often lead to overprotection, which can control and oppress the sexual and affective lives of these women. This research highlights the need to address the attitudes and practices surrounding care that restrict the autonomy and sexual rights of young women with disabilities, emphasizing their lived experiences and the impact of societal expectations.
Overprotection and intersectionalities regarding the sexuality of young women with disabilities: nuances between care and control
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