Francinne Love C. Delos Santos, Troy C. Cañete, Irish C. Caralos, Jufria Alyanna L. Embuscado, Emmanuel Drey D. Estorco, Rihanna Kerrisha L. Palapas, Aifah Shirica P. Sumapal, Kristina Cazzandra B. Yamson, Arman Jay C. Velasquez (Authors)
Abstract
This study, which was prompted by Victoria Estrella C. Bravo’s children’s short story “Ako ang Kuya,” which won 2nd place in the 2019 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award, was carried out in response to the persistent discrimination against and lack of understanding of people with disabilities in society. This short story tackles the experiences of Ramon’s family and how the people he encountered treated him. To emphasize the importance of accurate depiction for society to hear the voices and experiences of people with disabilities, the researchers are determined to examine how people see them, the impact of the media, and to be able to correlate these findings with reality. Through the use of theories such as realism, humanism, and sociology, qualitative design, and a review of related literature, the researchers were able to share their analysis and interpretation of the short story and their real-life experiences. The purpose of this study was to learn from the perspectives of those with disabilities, provide a moral lesson and realization, and comprehend the challenges they faced to be able to establish a society that is welcoming of people with disabilities.
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Keywords: Disability, Discrimination, Media Influence, Ako ang Kuya