pick“Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules?“
A memoir from journalist & advocate for people with disabilities, Lucy Webster, which examines how sexism & ableism are intertwined when it comes to disabled women. From dealing with education, finding work, & trying out dating, (continued)
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Tagged is an intersectional feminist/disability memoir by journalist/blogger Lucy Webster.
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The View from Down Here: Life As a Young Disabled Woman | 
Webster brought up some aspects that I had never even considered such as the barriers disabled women face when attempting to access basic healthcare such as smear tests as many GP surgeries do not have hoists as standard. Or the military-grade planning it takes just to be able to have a night out with so few fully accessible transport options, & where pubs market 2d
There are times when it feels more like you're reading an academic article than a memoir but given the author's job, it's no surprise. 2d
My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, DK RED, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8036252412
Read 4th - 6th Nov 2025
#ReadAway2025 @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES (edited) 2d