Anita Ghai
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Anita Ghai is a pioneering scholar in disability studies, feminist theory, and critical psychology, whose work has fundamentally reshaped understandings of disability in the Global South. Her major contributions lie in interrogating how scientific and technological developments—such as social robots and assistive devices—impact disabled children in India and beyond, revealing how these innovations often reinforce exclusion rather than liberation. Her most-cited paper (2017, 14 citations) critically examines the unintended consequences of technological progress, arguing that products designed to "help" disabled children frequently overlook their lived realities and agency. Ghai’s broader body of work, including her influential book *Rethinking Disability in India*, has been instrumental in decolonizing disability discourse, centering the voices of disabled women and children in contexts where caste, class, and gender intersect with impairment. With over 200 citations across her publications, she is recognized as a foundational figure in Indian disability studies, challenging both Western-centric models and local ableist assumptions. Her scholarship continues to inspire activists, educators, and policymakers to envision a more just and inclusive world.
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