TED AFYON COLLEGE / 9-C
What Matters is Your Attitude
Hasan Sinan MUTLU
The reason that prevents something from happening is called an obstacle . As you all know , we encounter obstacles in many aspects of our lives . Actually , they are a natural part of life . And there are a great many types of obstacles such as physical obstacles , mental obstacles , those imposed by the society and so on . However , the most obvious ones are social and cultural obstacles .
The obstacles on our way often cause us to lose our motivation . Nevertheless , it is always possible to overcome these obstacles through courage . What we need to do during such moments is to change our outlook instead of feeling helpless . Don ’ t forget that all obstacles can be overcome as long as you don ’ t let them get in on your way .
When it comes to social barriers , we can say that they are the reasons that cause discrimination due to such factors as social class , race , gender and age . For example , in some societies , the recruitment of women or the elderly may be hindered ; men might have second thoughts about taking part in designing classes . There are some laws in effect to protect citizens from this kind of discrimination , yet the best solution to prevent these social barriers is communicating with people in an effective way .
On the other hand , cultural barriers are the words , attitudes and gestures that have different meanings in different cultures . In addition , cultures might lead to prejudices and different views . When people from different cultures try to communicate , these factors can act as barriers . In order for this barrier to be removed , it is essential to increase intercultural understanding .
In addition to these , we should also take physical and mental disabilities into account and take necessary measures to reintegrate people with physical and mental disabilities into society . We should also improve the quality of their lives .