Social role valorization: a proposed new term for the principle of normalization

Intellect Dev Disabil. 2011 Dec;49(6):435-40. doi: 10.1352/1934-9556-49.6.435.

Abstract

The highest goal of the principle of normalization has recently been clarified to be the establishment, enhancement, or defense of the social role(s) of a person or group, via the enhancement of people's social images and personal competencies. In consequence, it is proposed that normalization be henceforth called "social role valorization."