Disabilities in the media

How many children have some form of disability

1 in 20

4 in 6

2 in 30

1 in 4

Which sociologist argues there are 10 common stereotypes attached to disabled peoplein the media?

Shakepseare

Willis

Barnes

Cumberbatch

In 'No Time To Die' 2 villains had facial disfigurements.

True

False

Why was there massive backlash from disabled audiences concerning the film 'Me Before You?'

Wrongly portrayed paralysation

The character suggested he was better of dead

Glamorized disabilities

Which US President mocked a disabled reporter in 2015?

Bill Clinton

Barrack Obama

Donald Trump

Joe Biden

Why were 2 Met Police Officers sacked in 2023?

Mocking messages about Harvey Price

Wore offensive T-Shirts with Harvey Price's face on

Leaked video insulting Harvey Price

Prejudice behaviour while helping Harvey price

What changes did the GUMG find in Newspapers from 2004-2005 and 2010-2011 surrounding disabilities?

They were more sympathetic

They was more coverage

They were less sympathetic

There was less coverage

What percentage of characters on TV shows featured disabled characters according to Cumberbatch?

11%

4.3%

1.9%

2.5%

What does Shakespeare mean by negative social construct?

Negative portrayal of disabled people in society

Attitudes and stereotypes crafted and accepted by society

Stereotypes in favour of disabled people

Positive labels given to disabled people to combat prejudice

What statement did the British Film Institute release in 2018?

Won't fund films where villains have facial disfigurements

Won't produce films that negatively present disabilities

Will stop advertising films where the villains disabled

Will stop allowing non-disabled actors to portray disabled characters

Disabled people are under represented in the media.

True

False

Disabilities in the media

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