For a person who subscribes to the sociological model of disability, which of the following IS NOT an aspect of disability?
A. A man in a wheelchair is looking for a new apartment but cannot find an apartment building with ramps or an elevator in his price range.
B. A woman has severe arthritis, which causes extreme, chronic pain. For this reason, she must use a cane to walk.
C. A man in sales is deaf. His employer decides to mandate that all employees begin making phone calls to potential clients instead of emails.
D. A man has diabetes, which requires him to eat at regular intervals to control his blood sugar. He works at a factory that requires 12 hour shifts with two half-hour breaks.
E. A woman has fibromyalgia and standing for long periods of time increases her pain. She works as a cashier at a retail store. Her boss does not allow her to use a chair or stool during her shifts.
Answer: B
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