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Somehow You Exclude ("Somehow" Videos)
The ableism of the videos for "Somehow" by JESSIA
Azure West
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Ableism Dialogue ("MP" 1)
Talk of the ableist slur used in the movie "My Policeman"
Azure West
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Exclusion Isn't Pleasing (Pleasing Part 3)
Pleasing has officially turned 2 years old…and they’re still excluding wheelchair users. Yesterday they released new products (fragrances...
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Nov 18, 20232 min read
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SIMply Ableism (Ableism in "The Sims")
I’m not a huge fan of video games, but one I’ve always adored is The Sims. The thing is, I learned recently that The Sims game doesn’t...
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Nov 14, 20231 min read
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You Got Me Cursing... ("Daylight" MV)
On July 19, 2023 Harry Styles released the official music video for his song “Daylight”. The video is set on, what I believe is, a circus...
Azure West
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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In Solidarity with Writers and Actors
In solidarity with the WGA and SAG I will not be publishing any more articles until the strikes are over.
Azure West
Jul 15, 20231 min read
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Let's Skip to Inclusion ("That Part" Music Video)
The exclusion of wheelchair users in the music video for "That Part" by Lauren Spencer Smith.
Azure West
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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Fictional Worlds, Real Ableism
Movies and shows say they're inclusive, but are they really? How accessible are their worlds?
Azure West
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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It's Pride Month...Again! (Disability Pride Month 1)
It is officially Disability Pride Month and I have a lot of feelings and thoughts. On one hand, I love this month, especially after...
Azure West
Jul 2, 20231 min read
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Pride Isn't For Everyone (LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 1)
I am saying all this as a citizen of the United States. It’s June, which means it’s LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. And as an LGBTQIA+ Disabled...
Azure West
Jun 10, 20232 min read
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Ableism "but Not Really" (Queer Eye 1)
A critique of the "Queer Eye" episode "Disabled but Not Really".
Azure West
May 26, 20236 min read
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Flashes of Ableism (Flashing Lights)
A huge example of ableism in music and TV is the lighting. Flashing lights are incredibly harmful. My mom has Epilepsy and cannot watch a...
Azure West
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Addiction & Ableism ("A Good Person" Discussion)
I write this as a hard of hearing person. A movie called “A Good Person” (starring Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman, Molly Shannon, etc and...
Azure West
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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Follow Me to Inclusion (Harry Styles Music Videos Pt. 2)
(I have recently learned Vitiligo is a disability so I will refer to it as such from now on.) On July 13, 2022 Harry Styles released the...
Azure West
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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Exclusion is Your Business (Harry Styles Music Videos Pt. 1)
On November 8, 2017, Harry Styles released the music video for his song “Kiwi”. The video is basically a food fight amongst many...
Azure West
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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The Language of Music (Ableist Language)
Demi Lovato just released a rock version of their song “Heart Attack”. I’ve loved Demi and her music since their “Sonny with a Chance”...
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Mar 27, 20232 min read
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The Shape of Exclusion (Representation in Yitty)
Yitty is a shapewear brand founded by Lizzo. And it is another brand that lacks wheelchair user representation. Yitty talks about how...
Azure West
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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It's About Dang Time (Representation in Music Pt. 1)
When it comes to disability representation, a lot of the focus is put on to TV and movies. And while I fully agree there needs to be more...
Azure West
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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Acidic Ableism (Pleasing Part 2)
In Pleasing’s second drop, Shroom Bloom, there is something called Acid Drops. It’s an overnight serum to help get bright, glowy skin. My...
Azure West
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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Pleasing Part 1 - Wheelchair User Representation
For me personally, a really annoying and hurtful example of ableism that I feel isn't talked about enough is the lack of wheelchair user...
Azure West
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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