By Annaham on 2 May, 2010
[Image via Tlönista in this comment thread at Flip Flopping Joy. Description: A shocked-looking cat perches on a chair, staring straight at the camera. Text reads: "Concerned cat is just looking out for your best interests when she says that your tone might be alienating well-intentioned potential allies who just need a little polite education."] [...]
Posted in 101, activism, blaming, bodies, disability activism, feminism, gender, i'm right here, identity, intersectionality, justice, othering, politics, race, shaming, social attitudes | Tagged ally, ally work, anti-racism, derailing, disability 101, education, exclusion, feminism, intentions, internet, intersectionality, marginalisation, myths and misconceptions, privilege, problematic attitudes, race, racism, social treatment, things people say, this all sounds awfully familiar, white privilege
By Anna on 16 November, 2009
Basically, after a three week hiatus, the show came back last week, and wow, was there a lot of press about it. Not because of the show’s performance, or the show’s “diversity” award, but because of the controversy that has been suddenly generated by the show.
Posted in media and pop culture | Tagged ableism, actors with disabilities, advocacy, ally, ally work, artie, glee, kevin mchale, media and pop culture, responses
By Chally on 7 November, 2009
This post was originally published at Zero at the Bone in August 2009. In it I ask the abled folk among us to think beyond the (very important!) need for systemic inclusion of disabled people, to what they can do as individuals. I’m going to talk about accessibility. I want you to have a think. [...]
Posted in accessibility, social attitudes | Tagged accessibility, ally work, barriers to access, invisible disabilities, it's about you, open your mind
By Anna on 29 October, 2009
Recommended Reading for October 29, 2009
Posted in recommended reading | Tagged ableism, ally, ally work, Bones, irritations, media and pop culture, parenting, pop culture, sex, sexuality, work
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