Writing and righting disability representation: autoethnographic reflections

• DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2024.2368560
• Publication Date: 2024-06-17T17:06:59Z
• Authors: Shahd Alshammari
• Keywords: Representation; Disability studies; Autoethnography

Limited literature is available from Arab women authors on the topic of disability, and even less interest found when looking at publishing industry. This autoethnographic paper examines role industry in promoting underrepresented voices questions who determines which are important deserving publication. article intends to highlight obstacles that disabled scholars individuals confront sector by examining author's personal experience a hybrid memoir. Head Above Water: Reflections Illness (2022, 2023, London New York) explores themes ableism, academia, disability identity.