AbstractThe present study aims to analyze disability-related Amharic proverb messages, their implications, and gender orientation.To do so, a mixed research approach and descriptive survey design were applied.Data were collected through dustin johnson spider putter document analysis.The collected data were analyzed using thematic content analysis, frequency counts, and percentages.
A total of 49 proverbs were analyzed.The analysis revealed that these analyzed disability-related Amharic proverbs were derogatory.Moreover, the findings showed that through the analysis of 49 proverbs, 11 themes (social, psychological, religious (spiritual), cognitive/perceptual, economical, anatomical, technological, advising, beauty, recruitment, health, and moral implications) have emerged.The analysis of the proverbs also revealed that most of the disability-related proverbs were gendered, while a few were gender-neutral.
The overall results imply that disability-related Amharic jackie square toe ariat slippers proverbs have curriculum implications.