Summary of ¿Por qué no hay ciudades y sociedades más inclusivas? I Fuerza Latina DW
Summary
The video "¿Por qué no hay ciudades y sociedades más inclusivas? I Fuerza Latina DW" features an insightful conversation between Natalia and Andrea Burga, a prominent influencer and advocate for disability rights in Peru. The discussion revolves around the challenges of inclusion for people with disabilities and historically marginalized communities.
Key Points
- Perspective on Disability: Andrea expresses her discomfort with the sensationalist and charitable portrayals of disability in media. She emphasizes that inclusion should extend beyond disabilities to encompass all marginalized groups.
- accessibility Issues: They discuss the lack of accessible infrastructure in Lima, highlighting the scarcity of tactile paving for the visually impaired. Andrea points out the general ignorance surrounding accessibility and the need for public education on these issues.
- Personal Experience: Andrea shares her journey of recognizing her disability during her university years. She recounts facing societal myths about the capabilities of people with disabilities, such as the assumption that they cannot navigate public spaces independently.
- Activism and Representation: Andrea uses her platform to advocate for disability rights and to challenge societal norms. She discusses the importance of visibility and representation, noting that people with disabilities often lose their voice in discussions about their lives.
- mental health and Current Events: The conversation touches on the emotional toll of current global events, such as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and how these affect Andrea's mental well-being as someone who is also invested in human rights.
- Education and Independence: Andrea stresses the importance of fostering independence in children with disabilities, encouraging parents to empower their children rather than shielding them.
- social media and Advocacy: Andrea discusses her rise as an influencer, using platforms like TikTok to share her experiences and educate others about disability. She highlights the role of technology and social media in promoting accessibility.
- Hope and Change: Despite the challenges, Andrea finds hope in the positive feedback she receives from her audience, particularly from parents of children with disabilities who feel inspired by her work.
The conversation concludes with a call for a more inclusive society that respects and values diversity, emphasizing that people with disabilities simply want to be seen as individuals rather than as objects of pity or charity.
Presenters/Contributors
- Natalia
- Andrea Burga
Notable Quotes
— 00:05 — « I feel that many times when people talk about disability it is talked about from a very sensationalist perspective or very much from charity and I don't like that. »
— 14:31 — « For me, the problems have been the barriers, that is, the fact that I can't have roads with reliefs throughout Lima, that's the problem. »
— 23:30 — « What makes me most upset is the amount of racism and homophobia that exists, that is, I am outraged because how can it be possible that not even forms of exclusion that have been so visible for so long... people are still so racist so homophobic. »
— 25:00 — « It is very difficult to change the world, but perhaps it is easier to change each one little by little. »
— 25:33 — « Thank you because that is what people with disabilities ultimately want, to be seen as people, it doesn't seem to be so difficult, right? »
Category
News and Commentary