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The 10 stereotypes of disabled people in the media
Shannon Clarke
1. The disabled person as pitiable or pathetic
2. An object of curiosity or violence
Jenna (Pretty Little Liars)• She lies about her disability
after recovery to spy on others
3. Sinister or evil
4. The super cripple
5. As atmosphere
Stephen (The Theory Of Everything)• Provides a mood of hope
6. Laughable
Forrest Gump
7. His/her own worst enemy
8. As a burden
9. As non-sexual
10. Being unable to participate in daily life
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