Visible’ yet ‘Invisible’: A Social Justice Approach to Understanding Access to Education for People with Albinism

Abstract

The condition of albinism affects people throughout the world regardless
of race, colour, gender or ethnicity. Despite its prevalence, advancements
in medicine and increasing public awareness about albinism, people with
albinism continue to face widespread discrimination, stigmatisation,
violence and social exclusion. Their full and effective participation in society
on an equal basis with others is severely hindered by attitudinal and
environmental barriers. While there is a great disparity in the prevalence
of albinism occurrence across the world, it occurs mostly in sub-Saharan
Africa. By adopting a social justice and human rights lens, this paper explores
the many complex issues that impact upon the access to education for
people with albinism.