Engaging With Sexuality of People With DisabilityOrganisational Efforts/Endeavours

By : Manasi Deshpande, Sadhana Natu

Page No: 157-164

Abstract
As people with disability participate in the abled world, they are at a clear disadvantage as there is an apparent gap in resources. This is evident at the intersection of disability and sexuality. They are viewed as asexual beings and denied basic rights when dependent on society and care-givers. We aim to study the available resources and ways of making it stakeholder friendly. We aim to provide a framework for creation of resources through qualitative data analysis. The purpose is to investigate ground reality and develop understanding and strengthen policy making, infrastructure and working on social conditioning in the Indian context. Analysis of the depiction of disability, sexuality and inclusivity in select films to view issues of representation is done. In-depth interviews with experts have provided insights about the complexity of the subject. In conclusion, as this subject remains in the shadows, active ground work is required on all fronts.

Authors :
Manasi Deshpande : Master of Arts (Psychology) - Part II, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Ganeshkhind, Pune.
Dr. Sadhana Natu : Associate Professor and Head, Department of Psychology (U.G. & P.G.), Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Ganeshkhind, Pune.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2024.19.01.16