Public Pedagogy and Disability Representation in Social Media

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and important figures related to the topic of public pedagogy and disability representation in social media.

What is public pedagogy according to Henry Giroux?

Public pedagogy emphasizes the role of media technologies in fostering educational opportunities and knowledge construction.

What is the significance of social media for disabled individuals?

Social media serves as a vital educational tool, allowing disabled individuals to share their experiences and challenge societal perceptions.

What does the hashtag #DisabledPeopleareHot signify?

It is a platform for challenging societal norms about disability and attractiveness, promoted by Andrew Gurza.

What are the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)?

A set of guidelines aimed at making web content more accessible to people with disabilities, though they are not legally binding.

What is 'Inspiration Porn'?

The portrayal of disabled individuals meant to inspire non-disabled audiences, often reducing their dignity.

What challenges do disabled individuals face in accessing social media?

Technical barriers, editorial barriers, and societal attitudes that marginalize their voices.

Who is Alice Wong and what is her advocacy focus?

Alice Wong is a disability activist emphasizing the importance of social media in amplifying disabled voices.

How does Andrew Pulrang view the accessibility challenges for disabled individuals?

He highlights that many disabled people lack practical access to information and cultural ideas shared within the community.

What are the implications of TikTok's content moderation practices for disabled creators?

They restrict the visibility of disabled creators, leading to concerns about censorship and representation.

How does public pedagogy aim to empower marginalized voices, especially in the disability community?

It seeks to create awareness and educate about disability issues through media.