| Popis: |
“I cannot let my daughter stay alone. Earlier I used to carry her to my workplace. I had to keep a constant vigil on her as she is a girl and many people use to come to my workplace. There is a constant fear in my mind. What if anyone does some wrong with her.” Children with disabilities are one of the most vulnerable sections of the society. With them, the parents of these children with disability are often subjected to various forms of discrimination that impact them psychologically. Therefore, to understand the psycho-social issues faced by the children with disability and their families, the researcher have employed case study method. Two cases are selected for the study which will throw light on the lack of awareness about disability, stigma, stereotyping and a lack of social support, and will understand the struggle of the parents along with these children in dealing with the situation. The study also suggests various mechanisms to cope with these situations faced by the parents. |
