Cultural Diversity Essay
Virtually every culture has some form of discrimination especially against those who are different. Discrimination still occurs around the world today. The wars in Iran, Iraq, and Partisan are perfect examples. Within every culture there are extremist groups that believe what they are doing is justified. Discrimination is defined as a negative behaviors or actions towards a group or individual. Most common types of discriminations are age, gender, race or ethnicity, disabilities, and religious beliefs. I focused on how different cultures treat individuals with disabilities and their families. Even today, many individuals with disabilities are shunned, isolated, abandoned, refused access to educational and health programs. Quality of life
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According to Nora Groce, a medical anthropologist, cultures view disabilities in three ways: by its cause, by its effect on valued attributes, and by the status of the disabled person as an adult. Some cultures belief that disabilities are due to witchcraft, reincarnation, or divine displeasure. In China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan cultures, individuals with a disability are viewed as a punishment. Often, families are denied access to education, health programs, and are treated poorly among professionals, and in their communities. However, Latino and Botswana cultures see individuals with disabilities as a “gift from God.” Families and individuals are accepted and cared for by the whole community. Another aspect of how individuals with disabilities and their families are treated is depended on what attributes each culture values. If cultures value the ability to speak eloquently and persuasively in public, a person with a communication disorder will at a greater disadvantage. If intelligence is valued, an individual with a physical impairment will not be seen as having disabilities and is accepted more than an individual with a cognitive disability. The last aspect is the status of the disabled person as an adult. Can the hold a job? What job will be available to them? In many cultures, this is where many individuals with disabilities and families struggle. Social attitudes have a strong impact on discrimination within different
According to Nora Groce, a medical anthropologist, cultures view disabilities in three ways: by its cause, by its effect on valued attributes, and by the status of the disabled person as an adult. Some cultures belief that disabilities are due to witchcraft, reincarnation, or divine displeasure. In China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan cultures, individuals with a disability are viewed as a punishment. Often, families are denied access to education, health programs, and are treated poorly among professionals, and in their communities. However, Latino and Botswana cultures see individuals with disabilities as a “gift from God.” Families and individuals are accepted and cared for by the whole community. Another aspect of how individuals with disabilities and their families are treated is depended on what attributes each culture values. If cultures value the ability to speak eloquently and persuasively in public, a person with a communication disorder will at a greater disadvantage. If intelligence is valued, an individual with a physical impairment will not be seen as having disabilities and is accepted more than an individual with a cognitive disability. The last aspect is the status of the disabled person as an adult. Can the hold a job? What job will be available to them? In many cultures, this is where many individuals with disabilities and families struggle. Social attitudes have a strong impact on discrimination within different