More on Accessible Conferences: Pryal and “Reading Aloud”

Katie Rose Guest Pryal, one of my favorite writers on hidden disabilities, has produced some awesome work lately on accessibility. She was one of many people to write about the lack of disability content at the big Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) conference, producing fabulous pieces about the nature of accessibility. Now she’s … Continue ReadingMore on Accessible Conferences: Pryal and “Reading Aloud”

Public Shaming Has a Body Count – Confirming vs Reinforcing Hierarchies

As I watched the finale of Game of Thrones, I spent a lot of time thinking about sexualized shame. We’re in a kind of ongoing conversation about internet shame lately, with much of the drama focused on white people who feel really uncomfortable being taken to task by historically marginalized groups (people of color). The … Continue ReadingPublic Shaming Has a Body Count – Confirming vs Reinforcing Hierarchies