"Mental retardation generally refers to the substantial limitations in present levels of functioning reflected in delayed intellectual growth, and manifested in inappropriate or immature reactions to one's environmental and below average performance in the academic, psychological, physical, linguistic, and social domains." (Patton and Jones 58)
Before I start discussing the theme of the deprivations of mental retardation in Of Mice and Men, it might be easier to start off with an explanation of what mental retardation is and how it affects society.
There has been countless attempts to explain mental retardation. However, very few have succeeded in explaining its affect on a sociable environment while maintaining the legitimacy of explaining the general characteristics. I believe one of the more successful definitions is presented in the book Mental Retardation:
Before I start discussing the theme of the deprivations of mental retardation in Of Mice and Men, it might be easier to start off with an explanation of what mental retardation is and how it affects society.
There has been countless attempts to explain mental retardation. However, very few have succeeded in explaining its affect on a sociable environment while maintaining the legitimacy of explaining the general characteristics. I believe one of the more successful definitions is presented in the book Mental Retardation:
It is common for the mentally retarded to be identified, by society, through exhibitions in various characteristics that are related to social interaction. In fact, Codes F70-F79 in the International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems (ICD) of the World Health Organization (WHO), classify mental retardation under numerous levels and describes common characteristics of those who are retarded. Strains in communication skills, lack of self-care skills, and social impediments, are just a few of the characteristics showcased by the mentally retarded. Note that most of these characteristics greatly and will inevitably involve interaction with others in a social environment. Consequently these limitations will result with people immediately judging the mentally retarded upon first impression- because the mentally retarded think and act differently, the general population believe they are different and treat them differently. This is very untrue and unfair to the mentally retarded.
To leave you, I'll introduce this pint that I ask you reflect on. It will pave the way for future posts. "Although by definition, individuals who are retarded are different, they have the same needs as the rest of us." (Patton and Jones 59)
To leave you, I'll introduce this pint that I ask you reflect on. It will pave the way for future posts. "Although by definition, individuals who are retarded are different, they have the same needs as the rest of us." (Patton and Jones 59)
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