Unnoticed but Excluded: A Narrative Inquiry of Left-handed Individuals

This study aims to explore the social exclusion, stigma, and discrimination that left-handed people encounter in a right-handed society.This research uses a narrative inquiry approach to explore the lived experiences of ten left-handed participants to reveal cultural, religious, and structural biases.This study shows that stigmatizing labels and societal norms contribute to the marginalization of left-handed individuals.Religious traditions frequently link left-handedness to uncleanliness and bad luck which results in greater social discrimination.The research shows that left-handed women experience greater societal and religious pressure to follow traditional norms.The use of tools, writing desks, and technology made for right-handers creates ergonomic difficulties for left-handers which produces psychological distress and decreases their self-esteem and creates workplace disadvantages.The study reveals that despite rising neurodiversity awareness, institutional and cultural biases continue to restrict left-handers from achieving their social and professional goals.The research demands inclusive policies together with adaptive designs and social awareness to fight these deeply rooted prejudices.This research links handedness to systemic exclusion while contributing to discussions about social identity and human diversity and equality to advocate for an inclusive accessible society.