Exploring Disability in Historical Narratives

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What was the historical perception of persons with disabilities (PWDS) according to the text?

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  • Menaces to society (correct)
  • Objects of admiration
  • Fierce protectors of human species

What is a common theme in cultural narratives like 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and 'Kampanerang Kuba'?

  • Celebrating disability as a unique trait
  • Portraying disability as a sign of strength and resilience
  • Emphasizing disability as a normal part of life
  • Depicting disability as a source of fear and ridicule (correct)

Why were people with less apparent developmental conditions noticed by society after those with physical disabilities?

  • They acted differently (correct)
  • They were more accepted in society
  • They were more easily identifiable
  • They were more physically noticeable

What period marked a change in societal views towards disability, moving away from acceptance of violence and cruelty?

<p>The Age of Enlightenment in the 1700s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of communities towards PWDS in earlier times?

<p>Protect them from society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Apolinario Mabini unable to do due to his physical condition?

<p>Walk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did historical events influence people's perspectives on disability according to the text?

<p>Shaped their beliefs and values system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were PWDS sometimes perceived in a positive light, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Holy Innocents or eternal children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial in understanding human behavior?

<p>Studying behavior in cultural, historical, and socio-structural contexts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was society's typical reaction towards individuals with physical disabilities when they were first noticed?

<p>Segregation and exclusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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