Physically handicapped have to suffer under many problems in daily life. Although there are various programs to integrate disabled people into society, they still don’t face equal opportunities. This sub-culture analysis essay will deal with disability in general and compare the situation of handicapped people in America to those in Germany.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Facts and Statistics
- Kind of disability
- Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal opportunity for people with disabilities
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Facts and Statistics (Germany)
- Conditions Germany – USA
- Summary / Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay analyzes the subculture of disability, focusing on the challenges faced by physically handicapped individuals in the United States. The essay aims to compare the situation of handicapped individuals in America to those in Germany, highlighting the discrepancies and similarities in integration and access to opportunities.
- Challenges faced by physically handicapped individuals in daily life
- Integration of disabled individuals into society
- Comparison of the situation of handicapped individuals in America and Germany
- Federal civil rights laws in the US aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for people with disabilities
- The definition and scope of disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section introduces the topic of disability and its associated challenges, setting the stage for a comparative analysis between the United States and Germany.
- Facts and Statistics: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of disability statistics in the United States, including prevalence rates, types of disabilities, and the correlation between disability and poverty. The chapter highlights the difficulty in obtaining accurate statistics due to the diverse nature of disability.
- Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal opportunity for people with disabilities: This chapter outlines the various federal laws designed to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the United States, particularly emphasizing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Facts and Statistics (Germany): This chapter presents a statistical overview of disability in Germany, outlining the number of severely disabled individuals, their gender distribution, age groups, causes of disability, and a comparison to the US statistics.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on key terms related to disability, including physical disability, mental disability, severe disability, integration, equal opportunity, discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), federal civil rights laws, and comparative analysis of the situation in the United States and Germany. The essay also draws upon statistical data from both countries, highlighting the need for accurate and comprehensive information in understanding the challenges and opportunities for people with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The ADA is a federal civil rights law in the United States that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, and transportation.
How does the situation for disabled people in the USA compare to Germany?
The essay compares integration and equal opportunities in both countries, highlighting differences in legal frameworks, social integration programs, and statistical data regarding prevalence and causes of disability.
What are the main challenges faced by physically handicapped individuals daily?
Disabled individuals often face barriers in accessibility, unequal job opportunities, social discrimination, and a higher risk of living in poverty compared to non-disabled people.
What types of disabilities are covered in the statistics?
The statistics cover various forms of physical and mental disabilities, looking at prevalence rates across different age groups, genders, and social backgrounds.
Why is it difficult to obtain accurate disability statistics?
Obtaining accurate data is challenging due to the diverse nature of disabilities and varying definitions used by different organizations and government agencies.
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- Thu-Mai Do-Thanh (Autor:in), 2004, Physically Handicapped in America, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/64561
