Role of Empathy in Anthrozoology
The time it takes to “warm up” to disabled persons or animals seems universal in that sense. People with disabilities are “misfits.“
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Ashame Dolphin Tale is just inspirational
Winter’s fate was uncertain and grim until she was rescued by the aquarium. (fitting into a human savior complex) At least that’s how the film made me feel. Winter is the center of the film. She inspired many people with disabilities to find hope.
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If you love your pet, stop treating them as family
As much as we love them, they are considered lesser even though we depend on them for everyday essentials like food and clothing.
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I have short-term memory loss but, I’m not a child
The creators want Dory to appeal to children but perpetuating that disabled people are childlike is a problematic connection.
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Finding Dory addresses unseen disabilities
Dory’s character development goes hand in hand with the story of Marlin. Finding Dory teaches two lessons;
1. Pride for those with cognitive differences 2. Teaching non-disabled people to go beyond tolerance or inclusivity in activities.
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Disparities between disabilities in Finding Dory
When Nemo and Marlin are in trouble, they ask, “What would Dory do?” because Nemo sees the value of Dory’s determination and problem-solving. Marlin is more open to what Nemo says because of the first film’s character growth. The dynamic mimics
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What Leads to Internalized Ableism?
The origins of internalized ableism can be traced back to the influence of those assumptions and the expectations placed on the person with a disability to educate others.
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Short-term friendships leave a memorable mark
Showing two characters cultivating a relationship from shared experiences and needs is healthy. Relationships that last are about more than commonalities.
Draman expresses that Finding Nemo director “Andrew Stanton clearly illustrates the belief of inclusivity through a fictional world when enabling Nemo to make significant contributions to society.” (Draman, 3)
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Finding Nemo: When Art imitates life & early 2000s disability politics.
Disability representation wasn’t the focus of the film’s director Andrew Stanton. He was inspired by his own life experiences. The story is based on reality. In the early 2000s, the current conversations were about disability.
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