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In India, the dominant attitude and perception towards Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are shaped by deep-rooted socio-cultural beliefs, economic marginalization, and systemic neglect. These perceptions, when viewed through the lens of the gendered dimensions of health, reveal that individuals with disabilities—especially women and girls—experience multiple layers of discrimination. The dominant attitudes are not uniform and vary across regions, communities, and types of disabilities, but they broadly reflect stigma, pity, and exclusion, with serious consequences for health, autonomy, and inclusion in society. Cultural and religious beliefs play a significant role in shaping attitudes towards disability in India. Many communities still perceive disability as a curse, punishment for past sins, or karmic retribution. These superstitions result in stigma not only for the individual but also for their families, often leading to social isolation. In rural areas, this stigma is even more pronounced, with families sometimes hiding children with disabilities out of shame or fear of ostracization. This perception contributes to a systemic neglect of health needs, where disabilities are seen as permanent and unchangeable, rather than conditions requiring medical attention, therapy, ____ ____ _________ ___ ___ ______.
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