I’D LIKE TO ASK A FAVOUR….
If you have a minute – maximum 90 seconds – can you fill out this very short survey? It’s about the way the 2012 London Paralympics were portrayed. In a deliberate change of style, Channel 4 labelled the competitors as superhuman.
Ah, I hear you asking what’s this got to do with writing?
1) As writers, it’s useful for us to explore how far words can change perceptions and to reflect on whether it is a lasting change.
2) The intention behind Channel 4’s branding was clearly positive but was that how others saw it….?
3) The survey was drawn up by my niece as part of her dissertation. And I like her a lot. So, please…click HERE
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Done! 🙂
Thank you Edith and to all of you who have clicked on the link above and compeleted the survey. We really, really appreciate it. Keep it coming – it’s impossible to have too many responses just as it is impossble to have too many readers…
Hi Bridget . Survey completed for your niece!! Frankie x
Thank you Frankie!
Done! Made me think again about disabled athletes.