The role of recognition in the social integration of disabled persons:
Starting from the thesis that recognition is a precondition for a life in society (Honneth, 2010:32) because: a) makes possible the construction of identity; b) affects the relationship with oneself; c) is the foundation of empathy and solidarity; d) affects the social value of an activity; e) and a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Chile
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional |
| Online Access: | https://revistaterapiaocupacional.uchile.cl/index.php/RTO/article/view/35712 |
| Summary: | Starting from the thesis that recognition is a precondition for a life in society (Honneth, 2010:32) because: a) makes possible the construction of identity; b) affects the relationship with oneself; c) is the foundation of empathy and solidarity; d) affects the social value of an activity; e) and affects even distribution of material goods (Honneth, 2010: 43). Consider how they are recognized various social groups affect the value of their activities, qualities and social contributions, organizes and determines their access to distribution of material goods socially available. From this perspective, we analyze the empirical data obtained through the develo- pment of in-depth interviews to blind the AMM and how organisms from employment models developed by different organizations which respondents are part materialize, insertion practices in a particular social imaginary of the blind. We also believe that social imagery affects self-perception of the same people. Finally we conclude that persons with disabilities we face a kind of denial of recognition in relation to their bodies. This inhibits and suppresses the development of their skills and abilities to appreciate and understand the world. |
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| ISSN: | 0717-6767 0719-5346 |