Jun 8, 2022

 NM10

“Words Matter” Article

1.  In your own words, define “ableism”

2.  Summarize the 3 points of personal ableism.

3.  What are the “two main schools of ableist belief” (2)? Which one is better?

4.  What are 3 big examples of institutionalized ableism?

5.  The article says that capitalism and racism can “generate and depend on… ableism” (3). What does this mean?

6.  Reword ONE of the article’s recommendations at the end.

At the bottom of your page, include the following with regard to your Why Do We Hate Criterion C:

1. What is your -ism topic?

2. What will be the purpose of your product (are you going to educate people about it, offer solutions, make them feel the importance of the issue through a story?)

3. What format will you choose: spoken word, one-pager, short film, short story, infographic?