Disney and Disability: Teaching Models of Disability Through Media.

Abstract

This activity is designed to help students understand different models of disability, particularly the social and medical models, and how people with disabilities (PWDs) are represented in popular media. Students will complete readings addressing the models of disability, be given a lecture on the topic, and a movie viewing, followed by a class...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Cultural Sociology, Disabilities, Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

Resource Type(s):

Class Activity, PowerPoint

Class Level(s):

College 100, College 200, College 300, College 400

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

This resource is designed for use in sociology courses focusing on disability, health, media, or pop culture. It's particularly effective in introducing students to different models of disability and their representations in popular culture.  This is best used in mid or upper-level college courses but could be adapted for lower level courses as well....

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Define different social and medical models of disability.
2. Identify images and representations of these different models in the media.
3. Discuss the stigma associated with disability statuses.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. In Class Discussion.
2. Exam Questions