Beth Linker on Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America
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Exploring Posture and Disability in History
This chapter narrates the speaker's journey through medicine and disability studies, focusing on their experiences as a physical therapist and their eventual exploration of medical ethics. It examines the historical relationship between posture, societal perceptions, and the treatment of disabilities, especially in the context of military rehabilitation. The narrative critiques the convergence of race science and ableism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, revealing how these views shaped contemporary understandings of health and identity.
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