Writerly Choices
a title that introduces a new section of a piece of writing that helps organize content, making it easier to read and navigate
What are "section headers"?
the belief that white people constitute a superior race and should therefore dominate society, typically to the exclusion or detriment of other racial and ethnic groups
What is "white supremacy"?
Skloot's Main Argument
What is "Rebecca Skloot argues that while HeLa cells led to groundbreaking medical advancements, the non-consensual use of Henrietta Lacks’ cells reflects a history of racial and ethical injustices in medical research."? OR an equivalent response
Garland-Thompson's Main Argument
What is "disability is not just a medical condition but a social, cultural, and political identity that everyone will likely experience at some point in their lives"? OR an equivalent response
Bayton's Main Argument
What is " disability has been historically used as a tool to justify and reinforce social, political, and economic inequality in the United States; throughout American history, disability has been framed as a marker of inferiority and unworthiness, allowing for the marginalization of certain groups, especially racial minorities, women, and the poor"? OR an equivalent response
Clare's Main Argument
What is "disability and queerness are both marginalized identities that are often treated as “abnormal” by society"? OR an equivalent response
a way of using words or expressions to convey meaning beyond their literal interpretation that adds creativity, emphasis, and depth to writing by making comparisons, evoking emotions, or creating vivid imagery
What is "figurative language"?
a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it
What is "patriarchy"?
One of Skloot's Writerly Choices
What is "contrasting perspectives: the scientists vs. Henrietta Lacks's family"? OR an equivalent response
One of Garland-Thompson's Writerly Choices
What is "autotheory: her use of personal narrative and lived experience to ground theoretical concepts"? OR an equivalent response
One of Baynton's Writerly Choices
What is "historical evidence and analysis"? OR an equivalent response
One of Clare's Writerly Choices
What is "reclaiming language: exploring how marginalized communities can reclaim derogatory language to empower themselves"? OR an equivalent response
sources and materials that provide information about the past that are used by scholars to analyze, interpret, and understand events, people, and societies
What is "historical evidence"?
discrimination or prejudice against gay people on the assumption that heterosexuality is the normal sexual orientation
What is "heterosexism"?
The Audience of Skloot's Article
Who are "Students and Educators", "Medical and Scientific Communities", "Advocates for Racial and Social Justice", OR "General Public"?
The Audience of Garland-Thompson's Article
Who are "Academics and Students", "Disabled Individuals and Disability Advocacy Groups","Medical and Healthcare Professionals", OR "General Public"?
The Audience of Baynton's Essay
Who are "Academics and Scholars", "Disability Advocates and Activists", OR "General Public"?
The Audience of Clare's Book
Who are "Academics and Students", "Disabled and Queer Individuals", "Activists and Advocates", OR "General Public"?
the author's attitude or feelings toward the subject, audience, or both: conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and style, it influences how readers perceive and interpret a piece of writing.
What is "tone"?
discrimination in favor of able-bodied people
The Larger Project that Skloot's writing is concerned with
What is "Skloot aims to explore the life of Henrietta Lacks, the ethical issues surrounding the use of her cells without consent, and the impact on her family"? OR an equivalent response
The Larger Project that Garland-Thompson's writing is concerned with
What is "to reframe disability as an integral aspect of human diversity, challenging societal perceptions and advocating for a more inclusive understanding of disability as a natural part of life: emphasizing that disability is a universal human experience, not an anomaly, and calls for society to recognize and accommodate this diversity"? OR an equivalent response lol
The Larger Project that Baynton's writing is concerned with
What is "connecting the concept of disability to broader issues of race, gender, and class, challenging the dominant historical narrative that often overlooks the role of disability in sustaining societal hierarchies"? OR an equivalent response
The Larger Project that Clare's writing is concerned with
What is "to reclaim and redefine marginalized identities—specifically disability and queerness—by examining their intersections and challenging the societal norms that stigmatize them"? OR an equivalent response
a genre of writing that blends personal experience with philosophical, critical, or academic thought
What is "autotheory"?
a belief that a person's social or economic station in society determines their value in that society
What is "classism"?
Skloot's Idea of Justice
What is "ethical accountability, informed consent, and equitable recognition in medical research"? OR an equivalent response
Garland-Thompson's Idea of Justice
What is "justice for disabled individuals involves more than just removing physical or societal barriers; it also requires a cultural shift in how disability is perceived and how disabled people are treated in society"? OR an equivalent response
Baynton's Idea of Justice
What is "recognizing and addressing the historical and systemic inequalities that have been justified using disability as a tool of oppression"? OR an equivalent response
Clare's Idea of Justice
What is "justice involves creating a society where disabled and queer individuals are not only accepted but also celebrated for their identities"? OR an equivalent response