This panel traces narratives of disability across time and space to reveal how seemingly disparate phenomena share common roots in eugenic logic that endures in present-day policies and futures. The presentations explore the ways eugenic ideologies construct narratives of disability that render certain bodies and minds invisible while hypervisualizing others as threats to be managed, controlled, or eliminated. Such narratives continue to shape present understandings of disability, citizenship, and bodily autonomy, demanding new models for an equitable future. Don’t miss this presentation that emerged as a collaboration between students from ENC 3375 (Rhetoric and Pop Culture: Lady Gaga and Disability) and ENC3383 (Disability Rhetoric). This event is part of the Knights Write Showcase. To find out more click here.
This event is hosted by the Department of Writing and Rhetoric, which supports a vibrant culture of writing excellence at UCF. The department offers undergraduate and graduate courses, co-curricular opportunities for publication and networking, and professional development activities for both students, faculty, and the local community. Click here to find out more about DWR.
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