| 英文摘要 |
The intersectionality of multiple identities has been much examined in gender and race/ethnic studies; however, little humanities and social science research has examined intersectionality issues for indigenous peoples with disabilities. This study reviews recent postcolonial disability studies literatures and reveals how racism and colonialism led indigenous people with disabilities to face more vulnerability, social exclusion, and discrimination. Furthermore, while indigenous communities have a long tradition of providing care and support to persons with disabilities, the intervention of the welfare state regime instead exacerbates the lives of indigenous persons with disabilities. This paper also reviews Taiwan’s disability studies and social welfare literatures and argues, considering Taiwan’s diverse indigenous groups and cultures, that Taiwanese disability studies have the potential to contribute to related topics in cross-national comparisons. |