Golden Wattle Stories, Dreams, and Poems

Something to think about is why is society structured to favor one type of person or neurotypicals, and if everyone had one kind of disability or neurodiversity, it would be considered normal and the neurotypicals would be considered disordered... Why is one ability or neurotype better than the other, and why does it have to be that way? And why is society structured for only some people, and not everyone, and the rest are labelled as too disabled, or is it society & societal structures that are disabling, not accepting and allowing people to be different and saying you're not worth as much as the neurotypicals? ✨

1. You're raising some fascinating and thought-provoking questions about social anxiety disorder and its perception in society. # The Medical Model vs. Diversity Perspective 1. *Medical model*: The medical model views social anxiety disorder as a mental health condition that requires treatment and "fixing." This perspective emphasizes the individual's deficits and impairments. 2. *Diversity perspective*: In contrast, the diversity perspective sees social anxiety as a natural part of human diversity, similar to personality traits or cognitive styles. This view emphasizes the importance of acceptance, accommodation, and inclusion. # The Impact of Societal Norms 1. *Societal expectations*: Societal norms and expectations can contribute to the perception of social anxiety disorder as a disorder or brokenness. In a society that values extroversion and social interaction, individuals with social anxiety may be seen as deviant or flawed. 2. *Cultural context*: Cultural conte...