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A review by brogan7
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.0
Written in an approachable, light tone, this book is an invitation to examine unconscious bias and to learn about ableism and work to bring change, not enforce stereotypes or condescension, and participate in a new society which is inclusive and diverse.
I enjoyed the book... My hesitation on it is that it presumed an "able" audience, and in some ways this feels oversimplified (I identify as an ally/accomplice but also as someone affected by a chronic condition)...I don't think my experience exempts me from ableist behaviours and the reality is we all live in an ableist society, so it's not about becoming good at not saying the wrong thing (although sometimes that's important too)...just like living in patriarchy wounds us all, living in ableism is damaging to all of us and it is hard to see sometimes how our own internalized isms perpetuate biases and perpetuate power differentials.
I'm interested; I'd have the 201 of this.
I enjoyed the book... My hesitation on it is that it presumed an "able" audience, and in some ways this feels oversimplified (I identify as an ally/accomplice but also as someone affected by a chronic condition)...I don't think my experience exempts me from ableist behaviours and the reality is we all live in an ableist society, so it's not about becoming good at not saying the wrong thing (although sometimes that's important too)...just like living in patriarchy wounds us all, living in ableism is damaging to all of us and it is hard to see sometimes how our own internalized isms perpetuate biases and perpetuate power differentials.
I'm interested; I'd have the 201 of this.