Social Trends

• The movement of refugees

and underprivileged sections
of a society into the Integration
mainstream of societies

• It is also called Holism

The treating of the whole
person, taking into
account mental and social
factors, rather than just
the symptoms of a
disease.
 Integration
• It promotes a holistic and cross discipline
approach to patient and their problems.
• Integration is essential to training
of well rounded medical professionals.
dynamic and structured
process in which all members
participate in dialogue to
achieve and maintain peaceful
social relations. Social
integration does not mean 
forced assimilation.
 Assimilation
• It involves some kind of interpenetration or
fusion of cultural elements whereby persons
or groups accept the cultural traits, attitudes,
beliefs and sentiments of another through
direct, friendly and continuous contacts.
REJECTION
 Rejection
• Social rejection occurs when an individual is
excluded from a social relationship or
 social interaction.
Types
• Interpersonal rejection (or peer rejection),
•  Romantic rejection 
• Familial estrangement.
• Furthermore, rejection can be either active,
by bullying, teasing, or ridiculing, or passive,
by ignoring a person, or giving the "silent treatment.
rejection can become a problem when
it is prolonged or consistent, when the
relationship is important, or when the
individual is highly sensitive to
rejection. Rejection by an entire group
 of people can have especially negative
effects, particularly when it results in 
social isolation.
According to Karen Bierman , most
children who are rejected by their
peers display one or more of the
following behavior patterns:
Low rates of prosocial behavior,
e.g. sharing.
High rates of aggressive or
disruptive behavior.
High rates of inattentive,
immature, or impulsive behavior.
High rates of social anxiety.
 Role of Special Education
• Figure out why the person is rejected
• Counseling
• Connect to those who appreciate and love
that person
• Arrange social interactions with family members
and peers groups
• Need for acceptance.
• Discuss hopes and fears and loss
• Participation in family outings
• Revive the person’s self-worth.
• Assess potential changes.
 Elimination
• Elimination:
from group or discussions
in public places
in institutes
from work place
 Role of Special Education
• Figure out why the person is eliminated
• Counseling
• Indulge the person in social skills.
• Arrange social interactions
• Help in recognize the person's strengths and talents.
• Discuss hopes and fears and loss
• Working with a professional (or team) who can help a
person in self actualization

Strong the person’s self

 Isolation
• Isolation is defined as the voluntary or
compulsory separation.
Types
Isolation of two types:
1) SOCIAL ISOLATION
2) EMOTIONAL ISOLATION
 Social Isolation
• Social isolation refers to a complete or near-complete lack of
contact with people and society.

• Isolation increases the feelings of loneliness and depression,

fear of other people, or even create a more negative self-
image.

• A feeling of being detached can create inner panic.

 Indications
 Depression
 Mental disorder
 Mood disorder
 Inability to connect with others,
 Refusal to leave the house
 Avoiding people
and in addition to being anxious, nervous and keeping
the door closed to lessen the ability of others to
reach them.
 Risk Factors
 Health and disabilities
 Loss of a spouse
 Living alone
 Unemployment
 Aging
 Role of Special Education
 Figure out why the person is isolated
 Counseling
 Coach the person in social skills.
 Arrange social interactions
 Help in recognize the person's strengths and talents.
 Discuss hopes and fears
 Participation in locally organized outings
 Education classes
 Suitable housing
 Emotional Isolation
• It is a state of isolation where one may have a well-
functioning social network but still feels emotionally
separated from others.
Risk Factors
 Loss of partner
 Family conflict
 Lack of social support
 Dependency
 Career stress
 Role of Special Education
• Figure out why the person is isolated
• Counseling
• Coach the person in social skills.
• Arrange social interactions with family members
• Help in recognize the person's strengths and talents.
• Discuss hopes and fears and loss
• Participation in family outings
• Education classes
• Strong the person’s self esteem