SCARRED Not Scary - Challenging Stereotypes of Disfigurement
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the impact of media stereotypes on disfigured individuals in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into the negative consequences of portraying disfigured characters as evil villains or pathetic creatures, and learn how these depictions foster discrimination from childhood through adulthood. Join Dr. Lise Deguire, a psychologist, author, and burn survivor, as she shares her personal journey of resilience and advocates for ending harmful stereotypes. Gain insights from her experiences as a burn survivor who underwent years of reconstruction surgeries, and discover the valuable lessons she imparts in her award-winning book "Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor." Examine the importance of changing societal perceptions and fostering inclusivity for individuals with disfigurements.
Syllabus
SCARRED Not Scary | Lise Deguire | TEDxWidenerUniversity
Taught by
TEDx
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