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The article examines the identity work of performing artists with dwarfism, focusing on how historical stereotypes and societal expectations shape their self-perception and professional roles. It identifies three strategies—ethicalization, queering, and distancing—through which these artists navigate the tension between aspired and ascribed identities using their bodies as symbolic resources. The study highlights the importance of corporeality in identity formation and calls for greater awareness of able-bo
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- officialaisluana
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