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Gender and Disability WHO describes Disability as an â€Å"umbrella term covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions†. Impairment is any loss of body structure or function which leads to restriction of the activity of the individual who consequently experience problem in involvement in life situation. Census 2011 has incorporated various changes in the definition of various types of disabilities leading to inclusion and exclusion of different conditions as ‘Disability’. Also the census 2011 introduces three new categories to the list of various types of disabilities. These new additions are ‘Mental retardation’, ‘Multiple Disability’ and ‘Any other ‘ categories. Trends, Patterns and Distribution of Disability in India There are approximately 2.5 crore disabled people in India ( approx.. 1.4 crore males and 1.1 crore females). Although the absolute number of disabled males in higher than disabled females, the decadal growth (from 2001 to 2011) in the number is seen more among females ( 27.1 %) than males (18.9%). Disability in Indian context Within Indian cultural context Disability is viewed as a â€Å"lack† orâ€Å" flaw† leading to diminished capability. Images of disabled are often associated with â€Å"Mischief† and â€Å"Devilry† as in the case of ‘Dhritarashtra’ and ‘Shakuni’ of the Indian epic ’Mahabharata’ who were shown to be siding the evil. They are often portrayed as suffering the wrath of God for the sins that had committed. Another construct ofShow MoreRelatedCurrent Educational Status Of Children With Disabilities Essay1403 Words   |  6 Pageschildren with disabilities Differing combinations of structural factors (such as caste, gender, religion, poverty etc.) intersect with disability resulting in varied individual experiences, but the broad commonalities that shape the lives of people with disabilities in India transcend these divisions. Their lives are largely marked by poverty and marginalisation from mainstream social processes. A recent study by the World Bank (2007), for example, noted that children with disability are five timesRead MoreDisability Is An Umbrella Term1916 Words   |  8 PagesDefinition : Disability â€Å"is an umbrella term† covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Impairment is a problem in body function or structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations. â€Å"Thus disability is a complex phenomenon, reflecting an interaction between features of a person’s body and featuresRead MoreEssay special education11975 Words   |  48 Pagesï » ¿CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS OF DISABILITY The contemporary conception of disability proposed in the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) views disability as an umbrella term for impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. Disability is the interaction between individuals with a health condition (e.g. cerebral palsy, Down syndrome or depression) and personal and environmental factors (e.g. negative attitudes, inaccessible transportation,Read MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesInvolvement 20 How Organizations Involve Employees 20 Employee Involvement Implications for HRM 20 Other HRM Challenges 21 Recession 21 Off Shoring 21 Mergers 22 A Look at Ethics 22 Summary 23 Demonstrating Comprehension: Questions for Review 24 Key Terms 24 HRM Workshop 25 Linking Concepts to Practice: Discussion Questions 25 Developing Diagnostic and Analytical Skills 25 Case 1: Work/Life Balance at Baxter 25 Working with a Team: Understanding Diversity Issues 25 Learning an HRM Skill: GuidelinesRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesPreface xxii 1 1 Introduction What Is Organizational Behavior? 3 The Importance of Interpersonal Skills 4 What Managers Do 5 Management Functions 6 †¢ Management Roles 6 †¢ Management Skills 8 †¢ Effective versus Successful Managerial Activities 8 †¢ A Review of the Manager’s Job 9 Enter Organizational Behavior 10 Complementing Intuition with Systematic Study 11 Disciplines That Contribute to the OB Field 13 Psychology 14 †¢ Social Psychology 14 †¢ Sociology 14 †¢ Anthropology 14 There Are