Tag Archives: normativity

Full Blown Ableism. Again.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by ourbodystories

To those of us who fight ableism, it is no surprise that dominant culture renders differently shaped bodies, bodies out of bounds, or what Rosemarie Garland-Thomson calls “extraordinary bodies,” as childlike, asexual, and dependent. Rosie O’Donnell and Chelsea Handler’s recent … Continue reading →

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First Comes Weight Loss, Then Comes Marriage

Posted on October 26, 2011 by ourbodystories

As we demonize weight gain and celebrate weight loss, the news is out: Ricki Lake is losing weight. In proper regulatory fashion, this “victorious” act is being broadcasted. The Huffington Post reports, “‘Dancing with the Stars’ Premiere: Ricki Lake Already … Continue reading →

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Vampires, Cure Narratives, Oh My!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by ourbodystories

I finally saw the 2009 vampire thriller Daybreakers last night and it is a movie that I must analyze using my tool of choice: disability theory. The plot goes something like this: a plague has turned most humans into vampires … Continue reading →

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No Longer Either/Or

Posted on May 27, 2011 by ourbodystories

Firstly, it is wonderful to finally to write again, especially with a story in need of another reading. You may have heard of the Toronto family who decided to raise their new child without acknowledging the baby’s gender. Since the … Continue reading →

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