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2016

Technological University Dublin

Communication Technology and New Media

Disability

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Escaping The Evil Avenger And The Supercrip: Images Of Disability In Popular Television, Alison Harnett Nov 2016

Escaping The Evil Avenger And The Supercrip: Images Of Disability In Popular Television, Alison Harnett

Irish Communication Review

This article examines the extent and significance of the under-representation of the disabled community in fictional film and television, arguing that when it is portrayed onscreen, the images are often inaccurate or unfair. Whereas media treatment of women, the gay community, or ethnic minorities has received considerable academic attention, no such priority has been given to the nature of the portrayal of the disabled, or the lack of proportional visibility on our screens.


Media Images Of Disability, Brian Trench Nov 2016

Media Images Of Disability, Brian Trench

Irish Communication Review

No abstract provided.