Mirror, mirror: An intimate look at what it means to have immense pride in yourself while being completely vulnerable in an average-size world
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2023-03-28
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Rayburn, Samantha
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This thesis is written in the form of an autoethnography. The author explores the journey of finding Dwarf Pride despite having a complicated relationship with herself. The researcher discusses how loving yourself and being comfortable with who you are is not always easy when the world attempts to put boundaries on who you should be. The researcher discusses her journey in finding Dwarf Pride beginning with a discussion on the history of Little People, the impact that history has on today, the current state and what is needed for future change. This autoethnography is written sharing lived experiences and theory and answers the questions, how does one find pride within themselves when society views you with curiosity and disregard? Why is it appropriate for society to ridicule someone strictly based on their looks? How do we, as a society, change to truly be inclusive of all?
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Dwarf Pride, Disability Identity, Little People, Dwarfism