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4 things Margarita with a Straw has taught us about Disability

4 things Margarita with a Straw has taught us about Disability

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Margarita With a Straw was as a movie much ahead of its time. When it released back in 2014, it was one of the few films to depict Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as normal human beings, with normal desires. It touched upon not one, but several taboo topics including the treatment meted out PWDs in our society, sexuality, and queer relationships. The slice-of-life movie gives an insight into the lives of PWDs and makes a …

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World Social Justice Day: Why Social Justice is Incomplete for Persons with Disabilities Without Accessible Transport Systems

World Social Justice Day: Why Social Justice is Incomplete for Persons with Disabilities Without Accessible Transport Systems

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In the 2007 session of the UN General Assembly, the member states unanimously decided to observe 20th February as the World Day of Social Justice, to bring public attention and mobilise political will to promote social development for all. The theme of this year’s World Social Justice Day is ‘Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment’. However, for the 26.8 million persons[1] with disabilities (PWDs) living in India, social integration and access to formal employment remain a …

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Can We Talk About Periods and Disability? Why Menstruation is more Challenging for Women with Special Needs

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Even though menstruation is a naturally occurring physiological phenomenon, it is still considered a taboo topic in India. Unfortunately, menstrual hygiene management becomes all the more difficult for women with disabilities, especially those living in poverty. According to WHO, disability is not just a health problem, it also includes the stigmas and barriers that society puts on people with impairments by not recognizing their needs and subjecting them to discrimination [1]. Due to the stigma …

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