Audio: The term intersectionality was first coined by Dr Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how being both Black and a woman exposed her to additional discrimination and prejudice,…… Read more “Pride and Prejudice.”
Author: diaryofadisabledperson
My multi-award-winning blog discusses what life is like as a bisexual, bi-gender, disabled person was started in 2017. I have a 1st class honours degree in nutrition from the University of Leeds where I now work in medical research, an achievement which was undeniably difficult to reach. Outside of work I practise Paganism, and have a passion for wrestling, rock music, and the MCU. You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram simply by searching diaryofadisabledperson.
Suffering From Ableism.
Audio: When talking about a disabled individual, it’s not uncommon to hear them being described as “suffering from X”. On the surface this seems to be a…… Read more “Suffering From Ableism.”
Food For Thought: The Impact of Disability on Food Choice.
Audio: When I was studying nutrition at university, one of the most deceptively complex and interesting topics of discussion was why people choose to eat the foods…… Read more “Food For Thought: The Impact of Disability on Food Choice.”
Medics vs. Patients.
Audio: Medics are among the most celebrated members of society and for good reason; after all, who else will patch you up after another night of drunken…… Read more “Medics vs. Patients.”
My Disabled Future.
Audio: When I think about my future, some things are very clear; I want to continue my dual careers in medical research and in writing, I want…… Read more “My Disabled Future.”
