Historical view on dissabilities
November 13, 2013
Javier Armando Rodriguez
A Historical View on Disabilities In Past and Present Perceptions Towards Disability: A Historical Perspective by Wa Munyi, the history of the abuse in ancient civilizations towards the disabled is shown. It analyzes the ideas of this abuse and gives reasons why that might happen in society. Wa Munyi says “History shows that ignorance, neglect, superstition, and fear are social factors that have exacerbated isolation of persons with disabilities.”(Wa Munyi, 2000). I believe Wa Munyi is correct, fear and ignorance cause us to push the disabled away and education is the only way that might put a stop to this. The next article, Chairman of Institute for Disabled Alleged to Have Abused Residents by Li, explains the situations disabled humans have to live through. A chairman for an institute specialized in the care for disabled hit them with a wooden stick. Chou, the chairman denied these accusations even after being taped. As Li explains “The camera footage shows Chou kicking, slapping, pushing, and hitting several residents with a wooden stick.”(Li, 2013). Even with all of our global knowledge and the great characters in history like, Helen Keller and Stephen Hawkins, humans still treat our disabled like they are not human, and this has to stop in order to advance. My articles show how disabled people were and are treated. In ancient Greece and as recently as just a month ago, humans disrespect other human beings, just because they are different. Both articles explain that fear and ignorance are the main causes for this abuse, and I think education could solve this. Having more interaction with the disabled may teach the new generation respect for them, and this could make a better future.
Sources:
Li, L. (2013). Chairman of institute for disabled alleged to have abused residents, in The China post October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013 at
Javier Armando Rodriguez
A Historical View on Disabilities In Past and Present Perceptions Towards Disability: A Historical Perspective by Wa Munyi, the history of the abuse in ancient civilizations towards the disabled is shown. It analyzes the ideas of this abuse and gives reasons why that might happen in society. Wa Munyi says “History shows that ignorance, neglect, superstition, and fear are social factors that have exacerbated isolation of persons with disabilities.”(Wa Munyi, 2000). I believe Wa Munyi is correct, fear and ignorance cause us to push the disabled away and education is the only way that might put a stop to this. The next article, Chairman of Institute for Disabled Alleged to Have Abused Residents by Li, explains the situations disabled humans have to live through. A chairman for an institute specialized in the care for disabled hit them with a wooden stick. Chou, the chairman denied these accusations even after being taped. As Li explains “The camera footage shows Chou kicking, slapping, pushing, and hitting several residents with a wooden stick.”(Li, 2013). Even with all of our global knowledge and the great characters in history like, Helen Keller and Stephen Hawkins, humans still treat our disabled like they are not human, and this has to stop in order to advance. My articles show how disabled people were and are treated. In ancient Greece and as recently as just a month ago, humans disrespect other human beings, just because they are different. Both articles explain that fear and ignorance are the main causes for this abuse, and I think education could solve this. Having more interaction with the disabled may teach the new generation respect for them, and this could make a better future.
Sources:
Li, L. (2013). Chairman of institute for disabled alleged to have abused residents, in The China post October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013 at