Discrimination against people with mental retardation in Hong Kong

Discrimination against people with mental retardation in Hong Kong

Unequal treatment of people with mental retardation in the areas of education, employment, social activities, & housing have resulted in poor education (if any), significantly lower wages, little opportunities for social integration & a denial of the right to community living. Discussed here...

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Published in:International social work Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 357 - 368
Main Author: Tse, John W.L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications 01-10-1994
Subjects:
Educational Inequality
Employment Discrimination
Hong Kong
Mentally Retarded
Residential Segregation
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Summary:Unequal treatment of people with mental retardation in the areas of education, employment, social activities, & housing have resulted in poor education (if any), significantly lower wages, little opportunities for social integration & a denial of the right to community living. Discussed here are recent events in Hong Kong pertaining to two key areas of discrimination: employment & housing. To ensure equal rights & maximum opportunities, parents, professionals & people with mental retardation themselves have to take a more active role as advocates. Some effective ways of tackling discrimination are noted, with special reference to Asian countries. 31 References. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:0020-8728
1461-7234
DOI:10.1177/002087289403700406