Lupe Jara

Dr. Lupe Jara is a psychology professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), known for her expertise in the field of psychological assessment and her advocacy for the respectful treatment of individuals with disabilities. Recently, she spoke out against the use of outdated and derogatory terms to classify intellectual disabilities, arguing that such terminology undermines the dignity and identity of affected individuals and emphasizes the need for more nuanced and contemporary understandings of intelligence.