Paralympics: Problematic Admiration?
Sport is sport, athletes are athletes. But I’ve been questioning if my admiration for Paralympians carries a hint of patronisation. Are societal attitudes clouding how we truly celebrate their achievements?
Sport is sport, athletes are athletes. But I’ve been questioning if my admiration for Paralympians carries a hint of patronisation. Are societal attitudes clouding how we truly celebrate their achievements?
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