Abstract
Descriptions of films produced and distributed in the United States were used to analyze a number of variables associated with characters who have disabilities. Sixtyseven characters were depicted as disabled in 53 out of 302 films produced. Variables studied included major versus minor role, gender, normalcy of personality, attractiveness, victim or hero status, outcome, whether socially related, institutionalization, family membership, social class, employment status, age category, and disability:
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Occupational Therapy,Applied Psychology,Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Chiropractics,Analysis
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9 articles.
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