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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · 1d

Why does Amazon think it is acceptable to sell merchandise that includes hate slurs and constructs people with #dwarfism as a novelty? Would any other #disability or #racial slur be acceptable?

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · 6d

This is why I dislike #DwarfismAwareness month. T shirts with cringe inducing slogans will not change attitudes.
image description - A pair of t shirts, one with a picture of two bears stating 'Mama bear: dwarfism awareness' and the other child's one 'I wear green for dwarfism awareness'.

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · 7d

If it is going to be #DwarfAwareness month, then here is a reminder about why it is important to break away from harmful stereotypes theconversation.com/why-the-chan...

Why the changing representation of dwarfism in Disney’s live action Snow White remake is so important

Fans lamenting on social media the fact that they will no longer be able to see a film featuring ‘real dwarfs’ ignore the parallels with the Victorian freak show.

theconversation.com

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · 7d

It is #DwarfAwareness month. A time which really highlights how little awareness associations for people with dwarfism actually raise rootedinrights.org/true-advocac...

True Advocacy for Dwarfism Awareness Month

CONTENT NOTE: contains derogatory slur related to community October is Dwarfism Awareness Month. Not many people know this, but you can be forgiven for that; there are so many days and months that …

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Aug 4

Pleased to say that my paper, about sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism, something a UK #dwarfism association tried to silence me about, is the first of the Editor's choice @genderandjustice.bsky.social

Gender and Justice Journal @genderandjustice.bsky.social · Aug 4

(Un)safe spaces: experiences of sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism written by Erin Pritchard is the first of the Editor's choice.
You can access it via the link below for free until October 31st!
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Aug 4

My article (Un)safe spaces: experiences of sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism, has been chosen to feature in the editor's choice collect, which means it's currently free to access

bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Aug 2

I was interviewed by @lesoir.be about the controversy surrounding @lamineyamalbr.bsky.social hiring out people with dwarfism for his birthday. #Dwarfism is a disability, not a novelty. @hellolittlelady.bsky.social @beourhope.bsky.social

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · Jun 25

If your MP is vocal on women’s rights but less so on disability, send them today’s Guardian story. Tell them charities have warned the disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women and could even breach the Equality Act.

Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · Jun 24

The government’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, experts warn.

The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.

My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities

Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs

www.theguardian.com

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Campaign for Disability Justice @campaignfdj.bsky.social · Jun 19

Our founder @carolinejc.bsky.social said: “We fear the consequences could be far more serious than anticipated, with a raft of bad outcomes for disabled people, and we sincerely hope that future debates and votes will force a rethink.” @johnpring.bsky.social

#DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP

John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · Jun 19

‘We will not give a single inch,’ disabled activists vow, as Kendall publishes disability cuts bill
#TakingThePip #WelfareNotWarfare #Fight4Life
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/we-will-not-...

‘We will not give a single inch,’ disabled activists vow, as Kendall publishes disability cuts bill

Disabled activists say they “will not give a single inch” in their resistance to billions of pounds of cuts confirmed yesterday by the Labour government in its new universal credit and personal ind…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Jun 6

Great title. Congratulations

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Jun 3

The reason I raise it is because from my academic work on that word, it won't be clear to readers without explanation.

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Jun 3

A footnote would be good. It's a great book, and I don't want to deflect from that fact, but that word is a punch in the stomach.

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Jun 3

No, that doesn't make it clear. Like I say, would you use other disablist slurs in the same way? Perhaps it's because that word is used so offensively towards people with #dwarfism, such as myself, that I can't agree. I didn't say the word couldn't be printed, but should be explained.

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Jun 3

But there is no explanation to explain to the reader that the word is offensive. Would you use the other m word or the r word in the same way, with no context?

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Jun 3

Yes, it was once used to refer to people with proportionate #dwarfism, but it is now considered a form of #hatespeech. Can we please consider in the same way as other disablist slurs?

drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Jun 3

Reading the (so far) great 'Who wants normal?' by @francesryan.bsky.social and disappointed to see the m word used with explanation to how offensive it is with the #dwarfism community. Would any other #disablist slur be OK to use without explanation?

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Fran Zerva @franzerva.bsky.social · May 31

@davidbolt13.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social @leahfburch.bsky.social

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Sarah Marie Hall @smhall.bsky.social · May 30

Been soaking up the amazing talks and ideas shared at the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies 15yr anniversary symposium today 💡
Solidarity with these incredible scholars - save Disability Studies @ Liverpool Hope ✊️

A photograph of a black tote bag with white writing that reads "Knowledge not Needs".

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · May 29

Onli e Book launch, #Dwarfism Arts and Advocacy. June 19th. @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social @hellolittlelady.bsky.social @sjdresearch.bsky.social @sfdirewolf.bsky.social

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · May 29

So many fragile men on FB who seem to take offence at my work that challenges #disablism against people with #dwarfism. No, I don't do #pantomine

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · May 28

Please to receive my copy of #SnowWhite by #Fairytales retold, who invited me to consult on representations of #dwarfism

drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · May 9

I've been voted for a National Diversity Award for my advocacy on #Dwarfism please vote for me www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

Dr Erin Pritchard

I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2025 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA25 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen

www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Apr 3

@merseyrail.bsky.social @transportpolicy.bsky.social While there were a dozen officers instead of standing about chatting, you might have noticed the group of lads harassing a woman with dwarfism. No, it's not ok to want to pick me up and laugh just because a few dwarfs make fools of themselves

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · Mar 22

Don’t let any one tell you that cutting disability benefits is about making “savings.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Government plans for Pip cuts will drive up costs for local authority social care services and NHS, campaigners warn

www.theguardian.com

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drerinpritchard.bsky.social @drerinpritchard.bsky.social · Mar 21

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