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The blind and social deprivation
Summary
This study surveyed social deprivation among the blind in Germany. Findings reveal the blind maintain social connections but face an outsider position due to communication and interaction differences with the sighted majority.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Social deprivation among the blind is a significant societal issue.
- Previous research has not extensively covered this demographic in Germany.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an extensive sociological investigation into the social deprivation experienced by blind individuals in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- To analyze social relations among the blind and between the blind and sighted populations.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive survey of blind individuals in the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Analysis of social relations, communication, mobility, and social acknowledgment.
Main Results:
- Blind individuals maintain social contact within their community and with the sighted.
- Blind individuals often occupy an outsider position, sometimes violating sighted social norms.
- The social deprivation of the blind is relative when compared to other disabilities.
Conclusions:
- Blindness presents unique sociological challenges related to social interaction and integration.
- Understanding these dynamics is crucial for improving the social standing and inclusion of the blind.
- Behavioristic role analysis provides a framework for interpreting the social situation of the blind.