The ethics form for my master’s research project wasn’t approved. I have to start by saying this, because it’s what has prompted the following thoughts. I actually found the reason extremely understandable. I was going to interview participants about potentially distressing experiences, and so I was asked to consider whether there was another way I…
Category: Thoughts
I Don’t Want a World Without Disabled People
Last night I was reading an article about a start-up that claims it can help prospective parents by allowing them to choose healthy embryos. I’ve written multiple times about my fears around tech companies that want to create genetically perfect matches, and my relief that my parents were never concerned with finding a cure for…
Getting Lost in Language
I learnt something about power in advocacy spaces when I studied abroad in Colombia. Specifically about communication involving people who speak different languages. It’s something I’ve wanted to write about for a while, but I’ve never been quite sure if I’m the right person to share it. I’m hoping that by writing about this, others…
Who has the Right to Cause Hurt?
This semester I’m taking a class in European human rights law. It’s one of the most complex and deeply interesting classes I’ve ever taken, not least because it forces me to ask myself difficult questions that I may not want to answer. I think that’s so important as a student, that I’m challenged to push…