Agnes Walder's long poem is a comment on Western society from a member of another 'tribe' - the tribe of mothers who have children with disabilities. The social conditions alluded to in this poem depict the period between the 1970s and 1990s when children with disabilities were segregated. It is a passionate critique of Western philosophical attitudes whereby the 'ideal' is associated with 'perfection'.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.