no

1. The 10 stereotypes of disabled
people in the media
Shannon Clarke

2. 1. The disabled person as pitiable or
pathetic

3. 2. An object of curiosity or violence
Jenna (Pretty Little Liars)
• She lies about her
disability after recovery to
spy on others

4. 3. Sinister or evil

5. 4. The super cripple

6. 5. As atmosphere
Stephen (The Theory Of
Everything)
• Provides a mood of hope

7. 6. Laughable
Forrest Gump

8. 7. His/her own worst enemy

9. 8. As a burden

10. 9. As non-sexual

11. 10. Being unable to participate in daily
life