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They should also show much strength and character and in that they need immense support of their immediate families. They should not self depreciate themselves because of certain stereotypes in the society. The attitude of the society should also improve but women should not get easily bogged down by it. The have to learn and in most difficult cases taught to value their own self and sexuality more than any one else. "Whether the woman had slight difficulty in walking or used a power wheelchair with a ventilator, her concept of her value was much more important than the level of her disability in predicting satisfaction with relationships and her practice of healthy behaviors. In a philosophical framework, sense of self can be interpreted as a construct with strongly spiritual dimensions and the strength that comes from it can be interpreted as having divine origins" (Hughes & Nosek 20). Conclusions

God has made everyone equal and laws of the land also call for equal rights but the issue of disabled people in general and disabled women of in particular is a serious departure from this basic right. There are many issues that disabled women face but the issue of their sexuality is generally brushed under the carpet as they are stereotyped as asexual. The also suffer...

The role of parent and immediate family is crucial as they should help them develop as a normal being instead of suppressing their sexualities. Society should play its role and activists must highlight such issues. Their basic right of loving and being loved should not be snatched at any cost.
References

Chance, Randi S. To Love and Be Loved: Sexuality and People with Physical Disabilities. Journal of Psychology and Theology. 30.3. (2002): 195+.

Giulio, Gina Di. Sexuality and People Living with Physical or Developmental Disabilities: A Review of Key Issues. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality. 12.1 (2003): 53+.

Hughes, Rosemary B. & Nosek, Margaret a. Psychospiritual Aspects of Sense of Self in Women with Physical Disabilities. The Journal of Rehabilitation. 67. 1. (2001): 20.

Goldstein, Susan B. & Johnson, Vera a. Stigma by Association: Perceptions of the Dating Partners of College Students with Physical Disabilities. Basic and Applied Social Psychology. 19.4.

Ball, Katie F. Sexuality Is Our Basic Human Right. Women with Disabilities Australia. April 25, 2007 http://www.wwda.org.au/womdis16.htm

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Chance, Randi S. To Love and Be Loved: Sexuality and People with Physical Disabilities. Journal of Psychology and Theology. 30.3. (2002): 195+.

Giulio, Gina Di. Sexuality and People Living with Physical or Developmental Disabilities: A Review of Key Issues. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality. 12.1 (2003): 53+.

Hughes, Rosemary B. & Nosek, Margaret a. Psychospiritual Aspects of Sense of Self in Women with Physical Disabilities. The Journal of Rehabilitation. 67. 1. (2001): 20.

Goldstein, Susan B. & Johnson, Vera a. Stigma by Association: Perceptions of the Dating Partners of College Students with Physical Disabilities. Basic and Applied Social Psychology. 19.4.
Ball, Katie F. Sexuality Is Our Basic Human Right. Women with Disabilities Australia. April 25, 2007 http://www.wwda.org.au/womdis16.htm
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