Social & Ethical Issues

Running Head : MENTAL RETARDATION

Social and Ethical Issues with Students with Mental Retardation

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Retardation is one of the mental conditions that has issued considerable concern in the society . Mental retardation greatly affects the academic capability and performance of an individual . The intellectual ability of a mentally retarded person is lower than the average . This examined some of the social and ethical issues encountered by the mentally retarded students that greatly affect their lifestyle and how the students carry out their tasks . The

also examined the difference between two ethical theories utilitarianism and deontology and how judgments are made utilizing these two theories

Social and Ethical Issues with Students with Mental Retardation

Introduction

Education is an important factor in the growth of an individual Through education , people are able to acquire knowledge and information relevant to their daily lives and tasks . The education process is an essential process in the life of every individual

There are programs and projects that reinforce the acquisition of formal education . Some of these programs are employed by the government to assist and help every citizen to acquire necessary education Programs include scholarship grants and innovated curriculum that enable the students to cope with the continually changing social and technological environment

If there are programs helping the students and promoting overall education , there are also certain factors that hinder the acquisition of education . There are some socio-political factors that are considered as barriers in the education process . Poverty or...