Narrative 12: The draining expectations placed upon marginalised groups

Mac Zamani

Chapter 39 in Research Handbook on Disability Policy, 2023, pp 469-469 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Disabled people must either climb Mount Everest or be totally helpless. Society’s expectations don’t allow for an in-between. Disabled people like me are seen as inspirational just for being in public. People come over to me and give me high fives and hugs and claps for simply existing. But also, we are told we are burdens to society with no benefit. This shows how society values disabled people. We aren’t valued for our own knowledge, experiences or passions. We are instead there to better the lives of non-disabled people. Living with these expectations is exhausting and unsustainable. Disabled peoples’ lives should be valued and appreciated regardless of the benefit non-disabled people want from us.

Keywords: Development Studies; Economics and Finance; Research Methods; Sociology and Social Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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