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Introduction
Overcoming/Compensation Disability Myth
Overcoming /compensation disability myth refers to society’s expectation to hold on disabled people as a source of inspiration based on their disability identity. Many books, movies, and social media use disabled people as objects of inspiration, which is what we call “inspiration porn “ , inspiration porn is portraying disabled people as objects of inspiration based on their disabilities to motivate and inspire able-bodied people. According to dolmage” the person with disability overcome s thier impairment through hard work or has some special talent that offers their deficiencies .shapiro call this figure the “super crip.”(dolmage 39). The term coined by disability right activist Stella Youngin 2012.in her speech “Disability does not make you exceptional, but questioning what you think you know about it does, “ and also she said “ I am not your inspirational'” this clearly shows that disabled people want to be accepted for who they are, and they don't want to be exceptional or inspirational because of their physical impairment. or they do ordinary things .and their achievements are thought to be proof that they have overcome their disability or compensate for it in some ways.The media play a great role in portraying disabled people as inspiration porn to satisfy and motivate non-disabled people. Thesis statement: madia play a great role in spreading inspiration porn across the society This portraying disabled people as object of inspiration has both negative and positive effect on disabled people
The movie “ inspiration man born without arm and legs “ focus on nick vujicic. The producer started asking him to tell about his life .Nick Vujicic was born on december 4, 1982 in Melbourne Australia without a leg and arms due to a rare disorder called tetra-Amelia syndrome. On the day he was born , his mother refused to hold him and his father was stunned and almost fainted when he saw his son neither leg nor arm .)The film perpetuates the myth that Nick worked hard day to day to overcome his obstacles and become inspirational and motivational speaker.
Confidence didn’t come naturally to Vujicic. Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, he struggled with depression and was bullied at school. When he was just 10 years old, he attempted suicide. Over time, Vujicic worked on adopting a positive attitude, and, at 17, an encounter with his high school janitor inspired him to go into public speaking.Nick mentally and physically struggled throughout his adolescent years. He faced bullying and teasing as well as self-image issues. At one point in his life, Nick attempted to drown himself in his bathtub. But Nick found he "couldn't leave [his] family with such a burden of loss and guilt" (Vujicic, Life withouMany first assumed "there was no hope and no future for someone like [him]" (Vujicic, Life without Limits, introduction). But Nick proved anything is possible with the right attitude of
Inspiration porn portrays persons with disabilities in which they are presented as being inspiring simply because the person has a weakness. These portrayals are criticized because they are created with the intent of making non-disabled viewers feel better about themselves in comparison to the individual portrayed. Rather than recognizing the humanity of persons with disabilities, inspiration porn turns them into objects of inspiration for a non-disabled audience. (Jan, 2016). He clearly differentiates two different types of people objectified in inspiration porn: those with impairment displaying extraordinary muscular physiques or performing extraordinary feats versus people with impairment performing ordinary tasks with their abnormal bodies. In this article, he analyzes them in greater depth, taking a closer look at Paralympic athletes and the problems that the paralympics pose to the community of disabilities. He stigmatizes individuals who purposefully partake in events such as the Paralympics with aspirations to inspire. He
criticizes society’s view that physical strength is a positive factor. Therefore, a person’s lack of disability should not indicate insensitivity and misunderstanding towards those who have disabilities. Despite being disabled the vulnerable should be determined to achieve a life full of value
“A Reflection of inspiration: A recuperative call for Emotion in Disability Studies “ written by Wendy L. Chrisman. In this article, Chrisman states “ people with disabilities are celebrated for their “ success” at ordinary because they are viewed as tragic figure otherwise” (176).
mind (Vujicic, "Life Without Limbs."). When he was fifteen years old, he accepted Christ into his life and later majored in "Accounting and Financial Planning from Griffith University" (Vujicic, "Life Without Limbs.").t Limits, 50).ventually, Nick rose above his challenges and physical disabilities with the help of many people encouraging him to speak and inspire others with his testimony. By the time he was 19, he began to travel around the world with his non-profit organization, Life without Limbs, "giving motivational talks, speaking about his disability, and sharing his faith in God" ("Nick Vujicic")
When the reporter asked him, how do you say yourself a disabled person and then he said,” The definition of disabilities as something stops you from being able to do something. In my life, there is hardly anything I found that I couldn’t do. I am fulfilling my dream. People might see me without a limb, but I saw myself without limit
One of the audiec sayNick inspires me to pursue my dreams and never give up no matter what challenges may fall my way. I truly believe the hardships and adversities in my life are there to strengthen me and help me find my purpose in life. Listening to Nick Vujicic speak, I feel encouraged to dream big and let go of the mental and physical obstacles I believe are keeping me from having a positive and profound life (Vujicic, Life without Limits, introduction)
Nick strongly believes that "for every disability you have, you are blessed with more than enough abilities to overcome your challenges"(Vujicic, Life without Limits, 12).
would be happy without hands and legs. Some kids considered me an alien,' he said" (Garcia)
Work cite
Chrisman, Wendy L.(2011). “A Reflection on Inspiration: A Recuperative Call for Emotion in Disability Studies.” Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, Liverpool University Press, 2011, pp. 173–84, https://doi.org/10.3828/jlcds
Grue, Jan. (2016). “The Problem with Inspiration Porn: A Tentative Definition and a Provisional Critique.” Disability & Society: n. pag. Web.
Vujicic, N. (2012). Life without limits: inspiration for a ridiculously good life. WaterBrook.
Young, S. (2014). I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much. TEDxSydney
