Disability and Society

Question 1

Poster Child

Answer 1

a child who is afflicted by a disease or deformity and is used to raise money and/or bring attention to a cause

Question 2

Supercrip

Answer 2

Someone who works hard to overcome their disability

Question 3

Cripsploitation

Answer 3

The exploitation and stereotypical representation of people with disabilities

Question 4

What are the 10 Common Stereotypes of PWD’s?

Answer 4

1) To be pitied
2) Victims
3) Sinister or Evil
4) Exotic/Curious
5) Triumph over Tragedy
6) Laughable/Entertainment
7) Resentful and Hostile
8) Burden to/Dependent on others
9) Non-sexual
10) Cannot participate fully in everyday life