Summary Of A Sex-Positive Reflection On Sites Of Shame By Loree Erickson

The article written by Loree Erickson focuses on what the author calls “A sex-positive reflection on sites of shame as sites of resistance for people with disabilities” In other words how people with disabilities are taught to be isolated or separated from their selves/bodies and other people in society. The author discusses the above aspects through the use of their personal experiences, theoretical analysis, and sexually explicit self-portraiture. According to the author, people with disabilities lack not only basic elements of life such as accessibility to builds, jobs, and curb-cuts. These individuals with disabilities also lack sexual affirmation and sexual love or affection, thus like the author they feel an incredible sense of loss.