The attitudes of society towards disabled people with particular emphasis on people with Down syndrome
Journal Title: Pielęgniarstwo XXI wieku - Year 2013, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim. Showing social attitudes towards disabled people with particular emphasis on people with Down syndrome. Materials and methods. Analysis of the available literature in accordance with the criteria of the research questions. Results. People with disabilities often evoke emotional reactions in society, such as anger, fear or pity. Lack of knowledge about disability poses a risk of perpetuation of existing stereotypes. People with Down syndrome are frequently characterized according to common patterns, like being infantile or asexual. Their appearance is often perceived as "a physical ugliness" and is a type of stigma. Disability involves categorizing individuals into "better" and "worse", along with discriminatory practices. Conclusions. Over the centuries we can observe the evaluation of attitudes towards disabled people, including those with Down syndrome. Extremely negative attitudes, such as, elimination or isolation are being gradually replaced by more favorable attitudes. Unfortunately, in the social environment, including the medical one, there are still some harmful stereotypes about disabled people, which together with prejudice and stigmatization process make them second-class individuals.
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Nawalana
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP121522
- DOI -
- Views 94
- Downloads 0
Ocena wiedzy pielęgniarek Międzyleskiego Szpitala Specjalistycznego na temat zasad ponoszenia odpowiedzialności zawodowej
Wstęp i cel pracy. Wiedza na temat aktów prawnych regulujących zasady odpowiedzialności zawodowej jest niezbędna do efektywnej i bezpiecznej praktyki pielęgniarskiej. Celem pracy jest ocena poziomu wiedzy pielęgniarek na...
Communicating with patients at the terminal stage in nurses’ opinion
Introduction. Communication is a basic component of nursing care and the condition of satisfaction of patient and his/her family. Communicating with patients at the end of their lives requires mutual trust and kindness....
Perception of the nursing profession by the society of the Malopolska Voivodeship
Introduction. The profession of a nurse belongs to the group of professions of public trust. The choice of nursing as a path of life results in numerous obligations: the one to make continuous efforts in order to provide...
Conscience clause in professions of a doctor, a nurse and a midwife in the light of new legal regulations
Introduction. The article presents the legal aspects associated with the “Conscience clause” in professions of a doctor, a nurse and a midwife. The use of the conscience clause for these professional groups is determine...
Wpływ poziomu empatii na postrzeganie relacji pielęgniarka - pacjent z innego obszaru kulturowego
Wstęp. Sytuacja geopolityczna, migracje ludności sprawiają, że pielęgniarki mają coraz częściej kontakt z pacjentami z innego kręgu kulturowego, religijnego. Stanowi to rodzaj wyzwania dla tej grupy zawodowej, która z ra...