Legal Aspects of Parenthood Among Persons with Intellectual Disability in Israel

Persons with intellectual disability are living longer, more integrated into the community and participating more in normal behavior that includes marriage and parenthood. This can be seen as part of normalization and reflects a change in societal attitude towards people with intellectual disability...

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Published in:Journal of religion, disability & health
Authors: Kandel, Isack (Author) ; Merrick, Joav 1950- (Author) ; Bergwerk, Katherine (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2007
In: Journal of religion, disability & health
Further subjects:B Parenthood
B Israel
B intellectual disability
B Legal aspects
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Summary:Persons with intellectual disability are living longer, more integrated into the community and participating more in normal behavior that includes marriage and parenthood. This can be seen as part of normalization and reflects a change in societal attitude towards people with intellectual disability. This paper examines different aspects of parenthood in persons with intellectual disability, as seen through the eyes of the legal system in Israel today.
ISSN:1522-9122
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, disability & health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1300/J095v10n03_14