A speech that discriminates individuals because of the color of their skin, their tribes, political affiliations and the faith they profess is considered to be hate speech. Speech that victimizes members who are disabled is known as disability hate speech. Disabled people communicate in their own means for example using nonverbal cues to express themselves. They are still isolated in society by the able persons.
Hate speech against person on basis of their religion or race has been easy to eliminate unlike this kind of address. The hate crimes mentioned above, like religion could be controlled easily unlike disability which involves majorly physical parts of the body which are easily observable. Any label on individuals with disabilities focuses a lot on their disadvantages and casts a shadow on their advantages and strengths boundary is created between the two groups of people.
The law enforcers have been slow in administering discipline against those who spearhead disability hatred speech. This makes the victims lose hope against them and develop an attitude that the forces are neglecting them. This therefore mutilates their dream for justice. They end up apologizing for who they are.
Some organizations have been established to advocate for equity and justice for the underprivileged members in the society. This ensures that disabled members have their representatives at all levels especially government offices, entertainment and news platforms. Considerations should be put in place during recruitment of civil servant. Private sectors should also do the same as the government to minimize the bridge between able and disabled beings.
Their mission is to erase the negative stereotypes about disability that exist today, starting with language. The able people in society should not limit individuals ability to exercise free speech. When conflict arises about which is more important amongst them in either protecting community interests or safeguarding the rights of the individual a balance should be found that protects the rights of all people without limiting the freedom of the speaker.
Expressions that are biased give an avenue for the categorization of individuals based on the negative characteristics associated with them thus injuring their personality directly. Persons react to messages differently it may cause some a physical or emotional harm.
Most countries all over the world have come up with some mechanisms to curb the rising cases of hatred propagated verbally or written. Clubs and societies in schools have been established to enable students to mingle up hence creating a force that supersedes hate. A chance is granted to them to participate in activities in community.
Tops in the government are given to members of the underprivileged society this puts them on the nation and international map, this shows that disability is never inability. Counseling centers have also been set to attend to victims of disability hate address. Institutions have been put in place to bring to book those who utter words that may stir hate amongst the citizens. Every speech should be filtered before it is released to the consuming public.
Hate speech against person on basis of their religion or race has been easy to eliminate unlike this kind of address. The hate crimes mentioned above, like religion could be controlled easily unlike disability which involves majorly physical parts of the body which are easily observable. Any label on individuals with disabilities focuses a lot on their disadvantages and casts a shadow on their advantages and strengths boundary is created between the two groups of people.
The law enforcers have been slow in administering discipline against those who spearhead disability hatred speech. This makes the victims lose hope against them and develop an attitude that the forces are neglecting them. This therefore mutilates their dream for justice. They end up apologizing for who they are.
Some organizations have been established to advocate for equity and justice for the underprivileged members in the society. This ensures that disabled members have their representatives at all levels especially government offices, entertainment and news platforms. Considerations should be put in place during recruitment of civil servant. Private sectors should also do the same as the government to minimize the bridge between able and disabled beings.
Their mission is to erase the negative stereotypes about disability that exist today, starting with language. The able people in society should not limit individuals ability to exercise free speech. When conflict arises about which is more important amongst them in either protecting community interests or safeguarding the rights of the individual a balance should be found that protects the rights of all people without limiting the freedom of the speaker.
Expressions that are biased give an avenue for the categorization of individuals based on the negative characteristics associated with them thus injuring their personality directly. Persons react to messages differently it may cause some a physical or emotional harm.
Most countries all over the world have come up with some mechanisms to curb the rising cases of hatred propagated verbally or written. Clubs and societies in schools have been established to enable students to mingle up hence creating a force that supersedes hate. A chance is granted to them to participate in activities in community.
Tops in the government are given to members of the underprivileged society this puts them on the nation and international map, this shows that disability is never inability. Counseling centers have also been set to attend to victims of disability hate address. Institutions have been put in place to bring to book those who utter words that may stir hate amongst the citizens. Every speech should be filtered before it is released to the consuming public.
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