Different people look on the subject disability in many ways. The Person with Disability (PWD) are consider as an object of pity, sympathy, isolated or rejected in the family and in society on large. People maintain a social distance and treat disables as outsiders. The development of disabled individuals depends on their personality and the way society treats and motivates them. This will be determined by the attitude towards his/her own disability, towards other disabled people and other members of the society as well as the attitude of the society towards him/her. Here the researchers going to discuss what is disability, attitude, and social exclusion level they face. Locomotor disabled are facing a lot of problems in our society. They face problems in their social, economic, and marital life. In this society of majority there is no scope for the excluded or the one who are unable to do the expected roles because of their inability. Though government has made some special provisions in the form of reservation and welfare programs for the upliftment of these people, still the condition of these people is no way better; they have to do a lot of struggle for mere survival. In this study an attempt has been made to know the hardships of the locomotor disabled people in the society, and the challenges they are facing in their day to day life. Few studies have been conducted regarding the problems of locomotor disabled persons, but there is no such study done by any academician or any NGO which assess the attitude of these persons towards society and vice verse. In this direction it will be a path breaking research which will help us to measure intensity of the pain, helplessness and exclusion in their social life.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Review of Literature
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter Five: Main Findings and Suggestions
Research Objectives and Core Themes
This study aims to assess the societal attitudes towards persons with locomotor disabilities in the Puducherry region, while simultaneously examining the attitudes of these individuals towards society and their overall socio-economic challenges.
- Analysis of societal attitudes at individual, familial, and community levels.
- Evaluation of the educational and socio-economic status of persons with locomotor disabilities.
- Identification of daily life challenges and barriers to social inclusion.
- Assessment of awareness levels regarding government-provided welfare schemes and legal rights.
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1.2 Common Attitude
a) Curiosity: people become so curious when they meet a person with disability and they put questions to the individual as to how he acquired his disability and how far it affects his life. Some persons do not confine curiosity to them, but also call the attention of their other people to the physically handicapped as if to share their guilt in looking at something forbidden.
b) Pity: pity towards the physically handicapped implies that the person who feels pity recognises the sorry state of affairs, but it also implies that one who does pitying considers the object of pity less fortunate or less ale than oneself. Pity is a somewhat positive attitude, but it is bad firstly, because it makes its object feel inferior and secondly, because it does not result in any constructive effort to ameliorate the situation.
c) Over – solicitousness: this attitude is generally towards the handicapped member of the family. It is compensatory, denoting a strong effort to deny an unconscious rejection of the physically handicapped member. Such behaviour disguises unconscious feelings of non-acceptance feelings which the individual is not ready to accept consciously.
d) Mild dislike or embarrassment: many people feel uncomfortable in the presence of a physically handicapped individual and cannot find a topic on which they can talk with such persons. This is a mild form of rejection.
e) Repugnance: a feeling of running away from the person with a severe locomotor deformity is more common than is admitted.
f) Indifference: most of us are in the habit of being indifferent about what happens to our fellow beings unless it happens to us or to our own people. Indifference is another widely prevalent attitude.
g) Fear: Most of the physically handicapped people are feared by the common man. He tries to avoid a handicapped person because of the fear that by associating with him, he may himself acquire the defect. Physical handicap is often identified with the disease that may have caused crippling and people are panicky about catching the infection. The more severe and visible the deformity, the greater is the fear of contagion.
h) Sympathy: It literally means “feeling with”. In sympathy the object is considered to be a fellow human being who is equal in status with the subject.
Summary of Chapters
Chapter One: Introduction: Discusses the conceptual definitions of disability, societal attitudes, and the prevalence of disability in India.
Chapter Two: Review of Literature: Provides a comprehensive overview of existing scholarly works and studies regarding the attitudes and problems faced by disabled individuals.
Chapter Three: Research Methodology: Details the research design, area of study, sampling techniques, and tools used for collecting data from the target population.
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation: Presents the empirical analysis of the demographic data and specific findings related to the socio-economic status of the respondents.
Chapter Five: Main Findings and Suggestions: Summarizes the major research outcomes and offers recommendations for improving policies and welfare programs for the locomotor disabled.
Keywords
Locomotor disability, Social exclusion, Societal attitude, Puducherry, Rehabilitation, PWD Act, Discrimination, Socio-economic status, Capability approach, Social isolation, Welfare schemes, Family support, Disability awareness, Inclusion, Marginalization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on assessing the societal attitudes towards persons with locomotor disabilities in the Puducherry region and analyzing how these individuals feel and act towards society.
What are the core thematic areas of the study?
The study covers social exclusion, economic challenges, family dynamics, awareness of government welfare, and the psychological impact of societal prejudice.
What is the main objective or research question of the work?
The primary objective is to understand the lived experiences and social standing of persons with locomotor disabilities, specifically how societal attitudes affect their integration and well-being.
Which scientific methodology was employed?
A descriptive research design was used, involving a sample survey of 100 locomotor disabled individuals from the Puducherry commune using a structured interview schedule.
What is covered in the main body of the work?
The main body covers theoretical frameworks of disability, a detailed literature review, research methodology, data analysis of demographic and social variables, and final findings and suggestions.
What are the key terms that characterize this work?
Key terms include locomotor disability, social exclusion, marginalization, societal attitude, and the PWD Act 1995.
How does the disability type influence the findings in Puducherry?
The study highlights that many respondents suffer from polio-related locomotor disabilities, which creates specific barriers to mobility, social interaction, and access to public infrastructure.
What conclusion does the author reach regarding government initiatives?
The author concludes that while government schemes exist, there is a significant lack of awareness, effective implementation, and reach, with many respondents feeling dissatisfied with the current level of support.
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- Umer Jan Sofi (Autor:in), Reeba Mariyam Cherian (Autor:in), 2011, Social Exclusion of Disabled Persons in India and their Attitude Towards Society, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/273030
