Disability and denied equality
A study on selected memoirs, individuals and entertainment industry
Keywords:
ableism, blindness, disability, Helen, societyAbstract
Literature of all genres and ages includes elements of ableism. Several literary voices advocate for people with disabilities and question society’s definition of “normal”. The article studies the treatment of various disabled people across platforms such as entertainment, literature and social interactions, despite their accomplishments. The rights of people with disabilities are often denied in society, and their fight for survival still exists. Like Helen Keller, there are many disabled people facing both mental and physical hardships. A person with a disability can be remarkably talented and can lead a remarkable life despite incredible hardships. Social barriers, however, are more difficult to overcome than the impairment itself. If we are able to judge a person based on our human instincts, the world would be a better place that is suitable for both the abled and disabled.
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