169. The Harm in Using People with Disabilities As "Inspiration" in Clickbait Viral Videos - a podcast by the lucky few Podcast
from 2022-07-12T07:00:51
Have you ever heard the term, “inspiration p*rn?” Think of those videos that show a high schooler with Down syndrome winning homecoming queen, or the star quarterback being praised for sitting next to someone with a disability at lunch. Why is the internet so eager to consume these clickbait videos? If you’ve ever encountered an interaction like this that you feeling a little cringey.. this is the episode for you. We’re chatting about what happens when disability is made into a spectacle, the danger in celebrating someone “overcoming” their disability, and the way these viral videos can actually objectify and dehumanize the disability community. Lots to consider in this one, friends. Bottom line: let’s consider our intentions behind what we consume and post.
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- How to Avoid “Inspiration P*rn” from Forbes
- Inspiration P*rn by Grace Trumpower
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