Systemic change, not saviours, true hero of disability inclusion
Nov 27, 2024 7:02 PM IST
Mainstream Hindi cinema has led cultural shifts in the past, but to meaningfully contribute to the inclusive education movement, it must move beyond the saviour trope and embrace a more nuanced portrayal of how inclusive education works
The “miracle teacher” trope is part of a larger trend in disability-related films that position a saviour figure swooping in to “fix” a problem. It risks reinforcing the notion that children with disabilities are passive recipients of help rather than active participants in their own education (HT Photo)
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