A man makes a thoughtless joke about a wheelchair, highlighting the casual insensitivity some people have towards disabled individuals. The woman he interacts with quickly calls him out on his comments, prompting him to reflect on the situation.
This is ultimately dehumanizing, since the person ends up being treated as an “other” and not just a fellow human. For example, in this story, the man fully ignores the reality of the woman’s life experience because he is momentarily enthralled by the idea of driving a shiny vehicle around a store. It’s insensitive at best and downright cruel at worst.A significant portion of the human population is severely or moderately disabled.
Yet they often remain somewhat invisible, creating the impression that disability is a lot more uncommon than it actually is. This is a vicious cycle, as people don’t come to grips with living around disabled people and, as a result, don’t work towards a world that makes it easier for them to actually be around.This man’s comments, while not the pinnacle of anti-disability rhetoric, still represent the casual insensitivity some folks have. For example, openly talking about how great it would be to skip the lines at the airport or get access to disabled parking, while ignoring the fact that these are barely a salve for all the difficulties disabled folks face. These little “” are not bonuses, they are necessary for these folks to actually be able to leave the house and function.. The man saw a “fun toy” and immediately made a terrible joke about it. The fact that he regretted it is little comfort to the larger issue, that he didn’t even see the issue with his words until the woman pointed it out. It highlights a serious issue, as people just manage to have no sympathy or even common understanding with others. At least in this case, the woman was able to put him in his place very quickly and, one hopes, actually make him think a little more about her situation and his actions
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