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. 2018 May-Jun;39(302):15-18.
doi: 10.1016/j.spp.2018.03.003.

[Social representations of trisomy 21]

[Article in French]
Carine Vassy  1
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[Social representations of trisomy 21]

[Article in French]
Carine Vassy. Soins Pediatr Pueric. 2018 May-Jun.
Free article

Abstract

Social representations of trisomy 21 have evolved considerably since its first descriptions in France in the 19th century. Today contradictory trends are at work. Some convey alarmist and stereotypical images while others favour greater understanding of life with trisomy 21.

Keywords: diagnosis; diagnostic; dépistage; représentation sociale; screening; social representation; stigmatisation; trisomie21; trisomy 21.

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