Evening all
With regard to the fury that is going on with regard to the CBBC presenter who happens to only have one arm and is, as such, apparently scaring young children, could someone please explain to me the psychological/sociological reasons as to why people are afraid of disability.
Also does anyone know of any similar scenarios with regard to disability which has created similar controversy?
I am writing a dissertation on whether the media images of disability affect the public perceptions thereof, so the above is good in terms of timing!
Any help would be gratefully appreciated!
Kirsten Battle
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