Controlling the Body, Gender, and Mental Health

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Controlling the Body, Gender, and Mental Health
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How are organizers and artists building cross-movement solidarity from an understanding that no one is disposable?
Increasingly, organizers and artists are building more cross-movement solidarity with the view that no one is indispensable. An approach that most artists take is the use of collective public and private spaces to increase the inclusivity of the various events. According to the panelist, artists are holding shows from the comfort of their beds and making significant contribution to social change (Barnard Center for Research on Women 1). Notably, the inclusion of private space as a sphere of influence makes it easy for every organizer and artist to contribute in the sense that they can become part of an event where they feel comfortable.
How do disabled people reclaim bodily autonomy and their right to exist in public space?
Disabled people can reclaim their bodily autonomy as well as their right to exist in public by being more assertive. To this end, Malcolm Shanks describes the need to draw inspiration from the predecessors such as Harriet Tubman who were vocal about their right to exist in public (Barnard Center for Research on Women 1). In this way, the disabled should not shy away from making social demands that facilitate their existence in public spaces.
What are their liberatory visions of a world where all bodyminds are valued?
The liberatory vision of the world where all bodyminds are valued involves a world where people are fairly remunerated for their creative production. Malcolm notes that the originators of culture rarely benefit from the wealth it generates (Barnard Center for Research on Women 1). That is, big companies tend to appropriate all the benefits due to the originators in most cases. The organizers view a more liberated world where all perspectives are appreciated and remunerated accordingly.
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How are disabled and/or Trans people bodies pathologized and policed? How can these communities move together towards collective liberation?
The disabled bodies and/or Trans people are pathologized and policed by other members of the society who describe their body as sick. Rothman narr...