Disability, Media, and Representations

This collection brings together international scholars to examine how print, broadcast, and online media construct narratives about physical and mental impairments. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the contributors dissect the mechanisms of 'othering' that permeate contemporary media landscapes, offering specific case studies ranging from hateful discourses about disability on Reddit to the framing of disability within news coverage of education. The book provides a rigorous, academic exploration of the relationship between media representation and disability identity, challenging readers to reconsider the power dynamics embedded in everyday media consumption.

What distinguishes this work is its timely analysis of digital platforms like Reddit alongside traditional media, creating a comprehensive portrait of representation across the media spectrum. Readers interested in media studies, disability justice, and critical discourse analysis will find particularly valuable insights into how language and imagery shape public understanding of disability. The collection ultimately serves as both a scholarly resource and a call to action for more ethical and inclusive media practices that recognize the humanity and diversity of disabled communities.