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Disability in an eastern religious context: historical perspectives.

M Miles

    Disability & Society
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores historical views on disability in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, highlighting their impact on global perspectives. It suggests new approaches for understanding and accommodating disability in non-western contexts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Religious Studies
    • Disability Studies
    • Cultural History

    Background:

    • Historical examination of disability in Eastern religions is limited.
    • Understanding diverse cultural perspectives on disability is crucial.
    • Existing research often overlooks non-Western viewpoints on disability.

    Observation:

    • This work surveys historical data, attitudes, and viewpoints on disability across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.
    • It analyzes popular notions and cultural associations with disabilities within these major world religions.
    • The influence of these historical perspectives on contemporary thought is considered.

    Findings:

    • Eastern religions possess rich, yet understudied, historical perspectives on disability.
    • These traditions offer unique frameworks for understanding disability beyond Western models.
    • Current global disability measures may not align with non-Western cultural contexts.

    Implications:

    • Further research can foster more inclusive and culturally sensitive global disability accommodations.
    • This study encourages comparative analysis to bridge Western and non-Western disability discourse.
    • Developing globally relevant disability strategies requires incorporating diverse religious and cultural insights.

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