The Disablist Nature of Desiring Perfection in Gattaca
Society has always looked down on those who are different. It is not hard to imagine a world where we have tried to eradicate every type of difference. History actually…
Society has always looked down on those who are different. It is not hard to imagine a world where we have tried to eradicate every type of difference. History actually…
Split debuts in theaters across the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain on January 20! 1. Write a blog post highlighting the problems with the ableism in the trailer for Split….
I have watched many films that feature disability and disabled characters in some form or another, and what I have learned is that if the trailer is ableist, there is…
When I was 13, I was assaulted by someone associated with my family, and Donald Trump reminds me a lot of him.
My existence is a radical act of defiance in a world that fails to recognize I have merit and value.
So often disabled kids and LGBTQ kids are tormented, teased, and excluded. Some of them kill themselves. What would have happened if others were there for them?
Should the lives of those unable to comply with police commands be valued less? Having understanding for the fact compliance isn’t always possible or feasible.
How we treat people when they are children can have a long term effect on their self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence, and ability to love themselves. My whole life, whether it was…
Disabled lives have value, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at how the media represents disability. We are portrayed as objects of pity, martyrs of inspiration, and not worthy…
A recent article on Mic reminded me of something I have spoken about many times before, but never with consideration to actual policy. The article explores the lack of care…