Almost everyone desires a sense of belonging, which is important to group life. A social group is made up of two or more people who have common interests and engage with one another. Tensions between groups harden group borders and provide people with a more distinct social identity (Macionis, 2018). On the other hand, members of in-groups have unduly high perceptions of themselves and unjustly wrong views of other out-groups.
One of the misconceptions I noticed is the community’s attitudes to people with disability. The influence of paternalistic and patronizing views toward individuals with disabilities on people’s capacity to exercise their rights to inclusion in general and specific life domains such as work has been highlighted in research on community attitudes. Community views about individuals with disabilities can also be impacted by features of the person with a disability unrelated to the condition, such as gender, age, ethnicity, geography, or the type of impairment itself. I think that this misconception is caused by the attitude provider, which is a community. The more individuals know about disability, the more likely they will have a positive attitude. The frequency and quality of interaction with the disabled are also believed to influence attitudes. Meanwhile, the type of impairment is also strongly connected to the public’s perception of infirmities.
The misconception can be alleviated by awareness campaigns, awareness training, social interaction programs, and positive depiction of individuals with disabilities in the public media. Persons must recognize that people with disabilities have the same right as others to accomplish their objectives and dreams. Correct and significant knowledge or education regarding disabled individuals should begin at a young age, both at home and in school.
References
Macionis, J. J. (2018). Society: The Basics (15th ed.). Pearson Education (US). Web.