inspiration porn
The objectification of disabled or chronically ill people, often with the intent to make nondisabled feel better about themselves or as a comparison point. Images or stories often show disabled people simply living their lives, though some show or describe highly skilled disabled athletes, musicians, artists, scientists, etc. Other instances praise a nondisabled person as a hero or savior in an interaction with a disabled person.
When inspiration porn features a disabled athlete, such as several that have featured Paralympic athletes, these can also be classified as part of the Supercrip model of disability.
The term inspiration porn was first used by Australian comedian and activist Stella Young, who introduced it to the world in her 2014 TED Talk, I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much
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Here are a few examples of inspiration porn in news:
Wrestler lets opponent with Down syndrome win
– CNNTeen with Down syndrome bursts into tears as best friend asks him to prom
– Inside EditionBoy, 4, with speech delay says
– today.comI love you, Mommy
for first timeInspirational Scot with cerebral palsy completes London Marathon
– Daily RecordInspirational group win prestigious national award
– Liverpool EchoVisually impaired runner, guide prepare for 3rd Boston Marathon
– wcvb.com
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