Why are there no FEMALE characters with WALKING STICKS? Mobility aid REPRESENTATION in the media.

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Why are there no female characters with walking sticks? And why are the characters we do have such bad representations of the mobility aid using community? I talk about characters with mobility aids, specifically the type I use which is a walking stick or cane. Most of them are bad representation of mobility aid and walking aid users. And I talk about why this lack of representation is a problem for people who need to use walking sticks or other mobility aids.
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My name is Elinor, I am a 22-year-old sociology student who has been living with ME/CFS for 6 years. I started making RU-vid Videos consistently about my experience with chronic illness and mental health struggles in June 2020!
This video does not necessarily reflect everyone's experiences with ME/CFS because we are all different and have different experiences. This is because ME/CFS can be different than I have experienced, and each person’s situation will be different and therefore each person’s story will be different!
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@ElinorBrown 3 года назад

Can you think of any other well known characters with walking sticks? & Do you think they are good representation??

@scifirocks 2 года назад

Dr Weaver from ER used a crutch because she was born disabled

@corabloom5959 Год назад

Arcanes Viktor

@SarahBookdragon Месяц назад

bo pi(toy story)? tho its a sheperds cane so not sure it counts

@jaybaebaesway3572 3 года назад

I'm glad I found your channel! I use a cane for a different reason, but you've made me feel more confident, so thank you so much! I broke my tib/fib last June in a biking accident, and the hardware hurts pretty much constantly. I also have a very hard time keeping the swelling down :( living in America, I can't afford PT or any other treatments. Please keep posting about this topic!!

@ElinorBrown 3 года назад

im so glad i can help!! i definitely will 💖

@GeeklingNo1 2 года назад

Bob and Brad is a yt channel run by physical therapists, basically for ppl who can’t afford to go to one themselves. Their channel is super cheesy but they’re still pretty helpful and a good substitute for an actual pt. Good luck on your recovery!

@GeeklingNo1 2 года назад

I bought the cutest, cheap cane I could find bc if I had to use one I wanted to make it cute enough that I wanted to use it. Now I love mine and want to get one that matches my personality and I’ve found one I really like BUT none of my extended family was willing to look at the link when I asked what they thought. Apparently choosing to be excited about something to do with a disability makes people uncomfortable… how about we get a little girl with a bright pink cane that she adores? What about a high school student who starts out with a cool, fashionable cane and throughout a series she gets more and more insane ones. I’m talking light up, squeaking when you move and ending with a freaking live goldfish in it. Make a kid with a walker a recurring character and don’t really mention their disability outside of a special episode. Have a blind kid who likes sports and makes jokes about his blindness. I WANT BLIND PRANKS GUYS WE NEED PRANKS! Alright, I’m making a show. Anybody wanna start a yt series?

@ElinorBrown 2 года назад

I'm glad, you've found that canes work for you!! I'm always happy to have a look and give my opinion if you want to send the link to me on instagram !! your right!! hahaha that would be amazing, we need more normalisation!!! xx

@aussieman3021 2 года назад

Jiminy Cricket's "walking stick" is actually an umbrella. You know, much like Mary Poppins in that respect.

@heneralantonioluna8725 3 года назад

Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess is a very good representation for female cane users

@ElinorBrown 3 года назад

Yes! she is a great character! don't know why i didn't remember her!

@naomieggl 2 года назад

What about Selma Blair? Obviously she’s not a fictional character, but surely it’s even better that she’s a real person (and a celebrity to boot!) There’s a fabulous photo of her all glammed up at an awards ceremony. She uses a walking stick due to having M.S.

@ElinorBrown 2 года назад

Yes!! Selma Blair had a Neo-Walk stick, same as me!! I didnt know that when i filmed this!! but she has used it on red carpets now! its great!!