The Sociology Show

Interview with Professor Tom Shakespeare on disability


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In this episode, Matthew talks to Professor Tom Shakespeare. Tom is is an English sociologist and bioethicist, he has achondroplasia and uses a wheelchair, his work focuses on all aspects of diability. In discussion, Tom defines what a disability is, how it impacts identity and changing attitudes. Tom also discusses media representation of disabilities and whether they have improved over the last twenty or so years.

You can follow Tom on Twitter @TommyShakes


and check out his website - https://farmerofthoughts.co.uk/
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