Overviews On Disability Hate Speech

By Daphne Bowen


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.

Law enforcement agencies have been reluctant in punishing those who propagate cruel speech. This demoralizes the victims of hate. They will have developed a perception that no one will believe in them even if their case are reported. This kills their confidence in dealing with the problems affecting them hence their problems shall remain unresolved thus making them apologetic of their situation.

This has led to the establishment of organizations that advocate for equality and ensure that all people living with disabilities and special needs are represented fairly and accurately in government offices, news, entertainment, social media and other platforms. Any company government or private should be restricted to consider the disabled in the recruitment of their employees. This will cement the relationship between all people in society.

Discouraging stereotypes from the minds of persons in society is a priority of these organizations. The privileged individuals in society should not be a barrier to other peoples freedom of expressing themselves . In the time of conflict on which is important between community interests protection and safeguarding persons rights, balancing should be done that does not limit the speakers freedom and protect other people rights.

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.

The disabled are considered for top jobs opportunities in the government to motivate the other disabled members and give them hope that their dreams are valid. Guidance and counseling centers have also been created to help the victims of disability hate propaganda. Some institutions have been developed to prosecute those who propagate hatred amongst the public. Any statement that is likely to spark hostility among the members of the public should be discarded.




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