In “Disabled Imagery in the Media” Barnes states: “Disabled people are rarely portrayed as full, productive members of the community; as students, teachers, members of the labor market or parents. “(11). Popular culture excludes women with disabilities because they are different. Through the character of Joanne, Nussbaum shows how women with disabilities function in their daily lives. Nussbaum's depiction of Joanne's daily routine shows that women with Nussbaum's character, Joanne also demonstrates how disabled women are not a burden to them.