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Portraits of women with disabilities through the narrative lens

Abstract

The storytelling represents a pedagogical device of undeniable potential in promoting paths of emancipation and self-determination of people with disabilities. It can draw on a wealth of functional languages ​​for educational and social inclusion. The excursus through the progressive interest of art and photography towards the gender-disability issue, will offer elements for reflection to understand how the pictures can weave intersectional storytelling capable of enhancing the plurality of beauty and female identities. The article intends to deepen the representation of women with disabilities through photography, as a tool for cultural awareness and at the same time a path to emancipate women and transform gender stereotypes. In particular, the photographic project "I'm a woman no more and no less ”which embodies an intersectional and innovative look at the issue, will be analyzed. Finally, future perspectives and possible approaches towards which to project the photographic narration of women with disabilities will be outlined.