I almost think the supercrips look at us non-handicapped people and feel superior. I believe they should, they are accomplishing stuff that I would NOT even think about doing. I almost feel they did not only set the standards for the handicapped people but also for people without a disability. (Nicole Butzke, Post 18)
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Who Is to Judge?
Clare writes about Supercrips. In the story, Clare mentions how all these handicapped people do extraordinary activities. These activities are not even performed by humans that are not disabled. These people have something to talk about. The supercrips which I think means someone who is handicapped and doing something that is not expected of them due to their disability. The Supercrips set a bar for the other handicapped people.
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Thought-provoking observations on the idea of the "supercrip." You seem to suggest that the idea of some disabled individuals being labeled "supercrips" actually creates a hierarchy within disabled communities. Namely, that all individuals with disabilities should aspire to be supercrips and that supercrips are seen as being more normal or legitimate than other disabled individuals.
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