Description
Annie writes with incisive wit and insight about what its like to be disabled in an able-bodied world. She walks us through the stereotypical portrayals of disabled people in books and moviesthe inspirational people, the miracle cures, the monsters and villainsand shows how these stereotypes play out in real-life interactions, from rude stares and patronizing comments to the institutionalization, marginalization, and even murder of people with disabilities. She also writes about positive representation of disabilities in pop culture and ends with a call to action for a cultural shift.
Author: Annie Carl
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Published: 12/08/2020
Pages: 45
Weight: 0.1lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781648410352
Language: English
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