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== [[Real Life]] == |
== [[Real Life]] == |
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* This was actually the start of liberalization towards homosexuality in the western world: Instead of criminals, they were now considered only sick. Not that anyone would consider this progressive nowadays, since [[Society Marches On]]. Still, without this first step, homosexuality might still be considered a crime. |
* This was actually the start of liberalization towards homosexuality in the western world: Instead of criminals, they were now considered only sick. Not that anyone would consider this progressive nowadays, since [[Society Marches On]]. Still, without this first step, homosexuality might still be considered a crime. |
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* Autism Speaks has the goal of curing [[ |
* Autism Speaks has the goal of curing [[High Functioning Autism|Autism]]. You might say it has good intentions, but many autistic individuals dislike the way they portray autism. |
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** Since autistics grow up perceiving the world differently than neurotypical people, many autistic individuals would rather have the unique accomplishments of autistic musicians, artists, scientists and inventors held up to say "These people are different, but also important to the world" rather than "These people are broken, pity and help us fix them." |
** Since autistics grow up perceiving the world differently than neurotypical people, many autistic individuals would rather have the unique accomplishments of autistic musicians, artists, scientists and inventors held up to say "These people are different, but also important to the world" rather than "These people are broken, pity and help us fix them." |
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* [http://www.cracked.com/article_19549_5-old-timey-prejudices-that-still-show-up-in-every-movie_p2.html#ixzz1hR3yzdot This cracked article, "5 old timey prejudices that still show up in every movie"] argues that this attitude from the white people is why there are not non-white protagonists of Blockbuster movies (except [[Will Smith]]). |
* [http://www.cracked.com/article_19549_5-old-timey-prejudices-that-still-show-up-in-every-movie_p2.html#ixzz1hR3yzdot This cracked article, "5 old timey prejudices that still show up in every movie"] argues that this attitude from the white people is why there are not non-white protagonists of Blockbuster movies (except [[Will Smith]]). |
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