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The Unique Body Image Challenges Related to Disability

By Charlotte Gerber — 2020

In many cultures, people with disabilities are often thought of as being sickly, feeble, and fragile. With those generally inaccurate perceptions of disability also come more harmful notions. These unique and almost invisible social challenges that people with disabilities face have a profoundly negative impact on self-worth, self-esteem, and body image.

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Disabled Parenting in an Ableist World | Kara Ayers | TEDxCincinnatiWomen

People with disabilities are increasingly achieving their dreams to become parents. The strengths and challenges faced by these unique families aren't what you might expect.

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Why Weight Discrimination Persists in the U.S. Workplace

Research suggests that weight discrimination permeates the American workplace. A recent Harvard study examined how biases change over time. Researchers examined data that was collected over nine years and measured implicit and explicit biases.

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