Environmental degradation is not necessarily an inevitable result of development. Rather, it is the product of the false logic of development. This is primarily reflected in the fact that production is not undertaken ...Environmental degradation is not necessarily an inevitable result of development. Rather, it is the product of the false logic of development. This is primarily reflected in the fact that production is not undertaken for the sake of human survival needs, but rather for the sake of capital profit, while nature becomes a resource that serves the market and is controlled by outside forces. In taking measures to protect the environment, the state has overlooked the role of local residents. Ecological civilization requires that we conserve and utilize resources in an equitable way. Fairness and conservation lie at the heart of ecological civilization. However, conservation does not just mean reducing resource consumption; more importantly, we must establish diverse modes of production and ways of life that are suited to China＇s natural endowments. Also, fairness does not simply refer to narrowing the income gap; the important thing is for different groups of people to participate on an equal basis in decision-making and action relating to environmental development and protection.展开更多
While children with disabilities experience exclusion and segregation in education, parents＇ involvement has been very limited due to the lack of parent support in China. Negative attitudes toward disability in an en...While children with disabilities experience exclusion and segregation in education, parents＇ involvement has been very limited due to the lack of parent support in China. Negative attitudes toward disability in an environment deeply influenced by the individual model of disability thinking makes it crucial for parents to advocate for their children＇s rights in inclusive education through collaborative and organized efforts. This article examines barriers obstructing disabled children＇s rights in pursuing inclusive education, barriers parents face to advocate for their children, and the development of parent support. The author argues that equal and inclusive education for all has a broader social impact beyond disability rights to eliminate barriers and pursue dignity for all. In doing so, the author reveals existing structural inequalities facing inclusive education, encourages the momentum for future changes, and utilizes a good example of parent advocacy for a deeper and meaningful policy advancement to overcome discrimination on the basis of disability that causes segregation and exclusion in education. Recommendations include strategies for the construction of a support network for parents to play their important roles in advancing the rights of their disabled children in inclusive education.展开更多
文摘Environmental degradation is not necessarily an inevitable result of development. Rather, it is the product of the false logic of development. This is primarily reflected in the fact that production is not undertaken for the sake of human survival needs, but rather for the sake of capital profit, while nature becomes a resource that serves the market and is controlled by outside forces. In taking measures to protect the environment, the state has overlooked the role of local residents. Ecological civilization requires that we conserve and utilize resources in an equitable way. Fairness and conservation lie at the heart of ecological civilization. However, conservation does not just mean reducing resource consumption; more importantly, we must establish diverse modes of production and ways of life that are suited to China＇s natural endowments. Also, fairness does not simply refer to narrowing the income gap; the important thing is for different groups of people to participate on an equal basis in decision-making and action relating to environmental development and protection.
文摘While children with disabilities experience exclusion and segregation in education, parents＇ involvement has been very limited due to the lack of parent support in China. Negative attitudes toward disability in an environment deeply influenced by the individual model of disability thinking makes it crucial for parents to advocate for their children＇s rights in inclusive education through collaborative and organized efforts. This article examines barriers obstructing disabled children＇s rights in pursuing inclusive education, barriers parents face to advocate for their children, and the development of parent support. The author argues that equal and inclusive education for all has a broader social impact beyond disability rights to eliminate barriers and pursue dignity for all. In doing so, the author reveals existing structural inequalities facing inclusive education, encourages the momentum for future changes, and utilizes a good example of parent advocacy for a deeper and meaningful policy advancement to overcome discrimination on the basis of disability that causes segregation and exclusion in education. Recommendations include strategies for the construction of a support network for parents to play their important roles in advancing the rights of their disabled children in inclusive education.
