Disability and Dignity
Project
01.09.2021 - 31.08.2025
Law School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
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The aim of this project is to unravel law’s assumptions of dignity and disability and how they are reflected in the lives of persons with disabilities. This is done by carrying out a legal philosophical analysis of these core concepts and, against this background, by researching legislation concerning welfare services for disabled persons and their families, and, finally, by analyzing the effects of this legislation on the lives of persons with disabilities. At a more general level, the aim is to produce deeper understanding on the ways in which law reproduces or alleviates marginalization and vulnerability of persons with disabilities. The project is financed by the Academy of Finland.
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Professors
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Anna Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen
ProfessorLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies -
Eeva-Riikka Nykänen
ProfessorLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies -
Marjo-Riikka Ylhäinen
Associate ProfessorLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
Senior Researchers
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Pauli Rautiainen
University LecturerDepartment of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies -
Merja Tarvainen
Associate Professor -
Maija Aalto-Heinilä
University LecturerLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
Post-doctoral Researchers
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Katja Karjalainen
University LecturerLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies -
Karoliina Ahonen
Postdoctoral Researcher -
Johanna Korkeamäki
Postdoctoral ResearcherLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
Doctoral Researchers
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Henna Nikumaa
University TeacherLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies -
Hanna-Maria Niemi
University TeacherLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies -
Niina Gråsten
University TeacherLaw School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies