The Truth Behind Stevie Wonder’s Blindness

Published on 06/03/2021
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False Discrimination

In 2012, Wonder would once more have to defend himself during a The Guardian interview. The journalist wondered if Wonder believed that he had been disadvantaged by his blackness and blindness. Wonder would politely respond by saying that he did not consider either qualities as being disadvantages. Certainly, many people would find being born into a disadvantaged group in a disabled body with bitter negativity, but Wonder had managed to alchemize his life heroically and respectfully.

False Discrimination

False Discrimination

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Self-Acceptance

Wonder would carry on elaborating on how he views himself. He had accepted who he was, and he loved himself. This was not an egotistical love, but one that appreciated how God had permitted him to survive any challenge and make the most out of the results. This was an individual who truly appreciated his blessings. He had the ability to produce music incredibly easily, and for that, he was eternally grateful. We can only commend Wonder for his incredible optimism and positive attitude to all of life’s difficulties. But Wonder had not been born blind, and we wonder how different his attitude would have been had he lived a typical life.

Self Acceptance

Self Acceptance

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