Dwarfism and fantasy - December 2022

‘Hardly seen as human at all’: will fantasy ever beat its dwarfism problem?

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/dec/13/fantasy-dwarfism-problem

This article discusses the issue of fantasy-based entertainment such as films and TV shows portraying dwarves or people with dwarfism in a stereotypical or insensitive manner. Some individuals and advocacy groups within the dwarf community are calling for greater representation and sensitivity in these productions. They argue that these portrayals can perpetuate negative stereotypes and contribute to discrimination against people with dwarfism in everyday life.