Society & Culture

What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?

Society & Culture

Posted by: Rainbow

16th May 2011 01:27pm

Have we evolved into a narcissistic society, as the media have alleged? Do you think the importance of manners and etiquette is less essential? If you live in a country or regional area, is there more of a community spirit and comrade in your district? I really would love to hear your opinions on this issue so please do share your thoughts.

DanishTina
  • 18th May 2011 01:48am

I think society is becoming more and more narcisitic. Just look at the way people are responding towards members of society who happen to be on disability, illness or unemployment benefits. It's turned into blame 'the recipient'. I happen to suffer from very severe Bi Polar Disorder yet have managed to work fulltime for over 20 years. I am now 43. This was extremely difficult to do, and often brought me to my knees, however I was determioned to do what I could to never be a burden on anybody. Unfortunately during the last 4 years or so my illness (despite ongoing treatment which I have religiously followed through my whole life - although sometimes to my detriment) my illness has deteriorated during the last 4 years to the point where I'm no longer able to continue to work (I'm a University educated professional) and I have experienced nothing but discrimination and judgement since. I'm single and have no family. I have not only lost my career but also recently my house. In 7 weeks I will be homeless. I am not eligible for the Disability Pension as Bi Polar Disorder is deemed as being an illness where I could possibly get 'better' within 2 years. I can't be on Sickness Allowance as I don't have a job to go back to. I am on New Start Allowance though deemed incapable of currently working. How can I survive? New Start Allowance pays close to only about half of the Disability Pension. Nobody cares. If it wasn't for my little dog (who I rescued from the RSPCA at 8 months of age after he had been abused by previous owners) I would just give up. My dog is now 7 and I figure I have to stay alive for at least another 7 years as I have a responsibility to care for and be there for my dog. After that I can thankfully leave this world behind!


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