What Is The Theme Of Difference And Inequality In City Road By Stephen Sweetman

Connections come in many forms. We are all connected to the places we frequent, the people we encounter and society in general. Similarly, we can become disconnected from places, people and society. This essay will outline some examples of difference and inequality that Stephen Sweetman (The Open UniverConnections are links between people, places, and society in general, as well as the wider world. Difference and inequality can cause disconnections between these things; conversely, new connections can also be found, and re-connections recovered due to differences and inequalities. We all have connections to the places we frequent, the people we encounter, and the society surrounding us. This essay will outline some examples of difference and inequality seen in City Road, Cardiff in relation to connections. …show more content…
He says he didn't want to use a wheelchair, stating, ''I mean that's for old people and disabled people, and I'm not one of them'' (The Open University, 2018a). As a wheelchair user Stephen Sweetman has found difficulties and inequalities that didn't present themselves to him as a non-disabled people, such as uneven paving slabs, a tilting of the path, and difficulties in locating drop kerbs. Through the support of his family he began to reconnect with his own body and with society, and form connections with the disabled community. Stephen has become involved in disability issues and works toward making life better for the future