@drerinpritchard.bsky.social
Senior lecturer in Disability Studies at Liverpool Hope University. Core member of the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies. Activist for people with dwarfism
Pleased to be presenting at the @lexnetwork.bsky.social conference tomorrow about #SexualViolence at associations for #people with dwarfism
#LEXJointConference begins tomorrow. It’s evidence of the power of feminist mobilisation together #VAWGRN #CSEL #FRAN Thrilled to have @maggieoneill.bsky.social & #AishaGill as our keynote speakers
November 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Pleased to be presenting at the @lexnetwork.bsky.social conference tomorrow about #SexualViolence at associations for #people with dwarfism
Why does Amazon think it is acceptable to sell merchandise that includes hate slurs and constructs people with #dwarfism as a novelty? Would any other #disability or #racial slur be acceptable?
October 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Why does Amazon think it is acceptable to sell merchandise that includes hate slurs and constructs people with #dwarfism as a novelty? Would any other #disability or #racial slur be acceptable?
This is why I dislike #DwarfismAwareness month. T shirts with cringe inducing slogans will not change attitudes.
image description - A pair of t shirts, one with a picture of two bears stating 'Mama bear: dwarfism awareness' and the other child's one 'I wear green for dwarfism awareness'.
image description - A pair of t shirts, one with a picture of two bears stating 'Mama bear: dwarfism awareness' and the other child's one 'I wear green for dwarfism awareness'.
October 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This is why I dislike #DwarfismAwareness month. T shirts with cringe inducing slogans will not change attitudes.
image description - A pair of t shirts, one with a picture of two bears stating 'Mama bear: dwarfism awareness' and the other child's one 'I wear green for dwarfism awareness'.
image description - A pair of t shirts, one with a picture of two bears stating 'Mama bear: dwarfism awareness' and the other child's one 'I wear green for dwarfism awareness'.
If it is going to be #DwarfAwareness month, then here is a reminder about why it is important to break away from harmful stereotypes theconversation.com/why-the-chan...
Why the changing representation of dwarfism in Disney’s live action Snow White remake is so important
Fans lamenting on social media the fact that they will no longer be able to see a film featuring ‘real dwarfs’ ignore the parallels with the Victorian freak show.
theconversation.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:17 AM
If it is going to be #DwarfAwareness month, then here is a reminder about why it is important to break away from harmful stereotypes theconversation.com/why-the-chan...
It is #DwarfAwareness month. A time which really highlights how little awareness associations for people with dwarfism actually raise rootedinrights.org/true-advocac...
True Advocacy for Dwarfism Awareness Month
CONTENT NOTE: contains derogatory slur related to community October is Dwarfism Awareness Month. Not many people know this, but you can be forgiven for that; there are so many days and months that …
rootedinrights.org
October 2, 2025 at 6:13 AM
It is #DwarfAwareness month. A time which really highlights how little awareness associations for people with dwarfism actually raise rootedinrights.org/true-advocac...
Pleased to say that my paper, about sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism, something a UK #dwarfism association tried to silence me about, is the first of the Editor's choice @genderandjustice.bsky.social
(Un)safe spaces: experiences of sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism written by Erin Pritchard is the first of the Editor's choice.
You can access it via the link below for free until October 31st!
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
You can access it via the link below for free until October 31st!
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
August 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Pleased to say that my paper, about sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism, something a UK #dwarfism association tried to silence me about, is the first of the Editor's choice @genderandjustice.bsky.social
My article (Un)safe spaces: experiences of sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism, has been chosen to feature in the editor's choice collect, which means it's currently free to access
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
August 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
My article (Un)safe spaces: experiences of sexual violence at associations for people with dwarfism, has been chosen to feature in the editor's choice collect, which means it's currently free to access
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
I was interviewed by @lesoir.be about the controversy surrounding @lamineyamalbr.bsky.social hiring out people with dwarfism for his birthday. #Dwarfism is a disability, not a novelty. @hellolittlelady.bsky.social @beourhope.bsky.social
August 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I was interviewed by @lesoir.be about the controversy surrounding @lamineyamalbr.bsky.social hiring out people with dwarfism for his birthday. #Dwarfism is a disability, not a novelty. @hellolittlelady.bsky.social @beourhope.bsky.social
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If your MP is vocal on women’s rights but less so on disability, send them today’s Guardian story. Tell them charities have warned the disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women and could even breach the Equality Act.
The government’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities
Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If your MP is vocal on women’s rights but less so on disability, send them today’s Guardian story. Tell them charities have warned the disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women and could even breach the Equality Act.
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Our founder @carolinejc.bsky.social said: “We fear the consequences could be far more serious than anticipated, with a raft of bad outcomes for disabled people, and we sincerely hope that future debates and votes will force a rethink.” @johnpring.bsky.social
#DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP
#DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP
‘We will not give a single inch,’ disabled activists vow, as Kendall publishes disability cuts bill
#TakingThePip #WelfareNotWarfare #Fight4Life
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/we-will-not-...
#TakingThePip #WelfareNotWarfare #Fight4Life
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/we-will-not-...
‘We will not give a single inch,’ disabled activists vow, as Kendall publishes disability cuts bill
Disabled activists say they “will not give a single inch” in their resistance to billions of pounds of cuts confirmed yesterday by the Labour government in its new universal credit and personal ind…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Our founder @carolinejc.bsky.social said: “We fear the consequences could be far more serious than anticipated, with a raft of bad outcomes for disabled people, and we sincerely hope that future debates and votes will force a rethink.” @johnpring.bsky.social
#DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP
#DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP
Reading the (so far) great 'Who wants normal?' by @francesryan.bsky.social and disappointed to see the m word used with explanation to how offensive it is with the #dwarfism community. Would any other #disablist slur be OK to use without explanation?
June 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Reading the (so far) great 'Who wants normal?' by @francesryan.bsky.social and disappointed to see the m word used with explanation to how offensive it is with the #dwarfism community. Would any other #disablist slur be OK to use without explanation?
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Been soaking up the amazing talks and ideas shared at the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies 15yr anniversary symposium today 💡
Solidarity with these incredible scholars - save Disability Studies @ Liverpool Hope ✊️
Solidarity with these incredible scholars - save Disability Studies @ Liverpool Hope ✊️
May 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Been soaking up the amazing talks and ideas shared at the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies 15yr anniversary symposium today 💡
Solidarity with these incredible scholars - save Disability Studies @ Liverpool Hope ✊️
Solidarity with these incredible scholars - save Disability Studies @ Liverpool Hope ✊️
Onli e Book launch, #Dwarfism Arts and Advocacy. June 19th. @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social @hellolittlelady.bsky.social @sjdresearch.bsky.social @sfdirewolf.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Onli e Book launch, #Dwarfism Arts and Advocacy. June 19th. @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social @hellolittlelady.bsky.social @sjdresearch.bsky.social @sfdirewolf.bsky.social
So many fragile men on FB who seem to take offence at my work that challenges #disablism against people with #dwarfism. No, I don't do #pantomine
May 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
So many fragile men on FB who seem to take offence at my work that challenges #disablism against people with #dwarfism. No, I don't do #pantomine
Please to receive my copy of #SnowWhite by #Fairytales retold, who invited me to consult on representations of #dwarfism
May 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Please to receive my copy of #SnowWhite by #Fairytales retold, who invited me to consult on representations of #dwarfism
I've been voted for a National Diversity Award for my advocacy on #Dwarfism please vote for me www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...
Dr Erin Pritchard
I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2025 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA25 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen
www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I've been voted for a National Diversity Award for my advocacy on #Dwarfism please vote for me www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...
@merseyrail.bsky.social @transportpolicy.bsky.social While there were a dozen officers instead of standing about chatting, you might have noticed the group of lads harassing a woman with dwarfism. No, it's not ok to want to pick me up and laugh just because a few dwarfs make fools of themselves
April 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
@merseyrail.bsky.social @transportpolicy.bsky.social While there were a dozen officers instead of standing about chatting, you might have noticed the group of lads harassing a woman with dwarfism. No, it's not ok to want to pick me up and laugh just because a few dwarfs make fools of themselves
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Don’t let any one tell you that cutting disability benefits is about making “savings.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts
Government plans for Pip cuts will drive up costs for local authority social care services and NHS, campaigners warn
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Don’t let any one tell you that cutting disability benefits is about making “savings.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
I was invited as an expert on @thismorningitv.bsky.social . I was interviewed about the new live action remake of @filmandseries.bsky.social 's Snow White and some of the controversies surrounding the updated representation of the 7 dwarfs (or miners).
March 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I was invited as an expert on @thismorningitv.bsky.social . I was interviewed about the new live action remake of @filmandseries.bsky.social 's Snow White and some of the controversies surrounding the updated representation of the 7 dwarfs (or miners).
I was interviewd @dailystar.co.uk to again argue that #Dwarfism is not a commodity. If people think it's acceptable would they consider hiring any other #Disabled person? www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-...
Benidorm icon says handcuffing dwarfs to stags is no worse than football mascots
EXCLUSIVE: Benidorm tourism operators have a history of hiring performers with dwarfism to entertain stag dos and birthday parties and, despite criticism, claim they are doing a good thing by providin...
www.dailystar.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I was interviewd @dailystar.co.uk to again argue that #Dwarfism is not a commodity. If people think it's acceptable would they consider hiring any other #Disabled person? www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-...
Success! After campainging and sharing my academic work, another company drops the offensive word midget. @greenekingsport.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Success! After campainging and sharing my academic work, another company drops the offensive word midget. @greenekingsport.bsky.social
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The panel Cultural Histories, which was part of the Disability Histories: Multiple Engagement Event held by the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies in 7 February 2024, is now available on the CCDS YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz_6... #MoreThanNeeds @drerinpritchard.bsky.social
Cultural Histories
YouTube video by Centre for Culture and Disability Studies
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December 11, 2024 at 1:09 PM
The panel Cultural Histories, which was part of the Disability Histories: Multiple Engagement Event held by the Centre for Culture and Disability Studies in 7 February 2024, is now available on the CCDS YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz_6... #MoreThanNeeds @drerinpritchard.bsky.social
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As part of #DisabilityHistoryMonth, read the 2024 free issue of the Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies which publishes textual analyses informed by disability theory and experiences of disability. Read it here: bit.ly/JLCDS-FTR24 @drerinpritchard.bsky.social @franzerva.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 4:13 PM
As part of #DisabilityHistoryMonth, read the 2024 free issue of the Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies which publishes textual analyses informed by disability theory and experiences of disability. Read it here: bit.ly/JLCDS-FTR24 @drerinpritchard.bsky.social @franzerva.bsky.social
The downside of research based #DisabilityActivism. The reason I campaigned to have The #Midget pub renamed was due to it being a form of #HateSpeech. Their use of hate speech is ironic and aids in proving my point.
November 18, 2024 at 8:25 AM
The downside of research based #DisabilityActivism. The reason I campaigned to have The #Midget pub renamed was due to it being a form of #HateSpeech. Their use of hate speech is ironic and aids in proving my point.