The Image of Disability

This essential collection tackles how mainstream media perpetuates harmful stereotypes and inaccurate depictions of disability, arguing that these representations have real-world consequences for discrimination and social exclusion. The essays dissect portrayals across film, television, and social media, providing a critical framework for understanding how the media landscape has historically been incomplete and oppressive. By analyzing these images through disability studies and other critical lenses, the book makes a powerful case for why these representations matter, connecting media critique directly to the fight for civil rights and social justice.

What sets this work apart is its forward-looking, solution-oriented approach; it doesn't just deconstruct problematic tropes but actively encourages scholars, creators, and allies to refashion media toward a more liberatory and imaginative politics. Readers interested in media studies, social justice, and disability advocacy will find this an indispensable resource for understanding the power of representation and the urgent need to disrupt the status quo. Its compelling call to action makes it a vital contribution to the ongoing conversation about dignity, identity, and narrative power.