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Dwarfism is a condition of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature. [1] In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 147 centimetres (4 ft 10 in), regardless of sex; the average adult height among people with dwarfism is 120 centimetres (4 ft).
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B. ^ Estimated height C. ^ Charles Sherwood Stratton's final height varies in reliable sources, which put it just above or near 3 feet (91cm). [128] D. ^ Thomas Dilward's height was between 23 and 36 inches tall, his highest estimated height is included here.
The organization clearly defined "short stature" to be men 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) or below and women 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) or below in height. [1] The group advocated on behalf of short people and hoped to foster greater acceptance of short people within society. NOSSA was opposed to the prejudice known as heightism. The group defined heightism as, "a ...
Singer's Midgets toured the US from 1910 to 1935 and were "enormously successful". [1]Midget (from midge, a tiny biting insect [2]) is a term for a person of unusually short stature that is considered by some to be pejorative due to its etymology.
Ancient Egypt saw dwarfs as being people with significant sacred associations, so owning a dwarf gave a person high social stature. [1] Julia, the niece of Augustus, had a dwarf named Conopas 2 feet 4 inches (0.71 m) high, and a freed-maid Andromeda who measured the same. [4]
Examples of successful legal battles pursued against height discrimination in the workplace include a 2002 case involving highly qualified applicants being turned down for jobs at a bank because they were considered too short; [39] a 2005 Swedish case involving an unfair height requirement for employment implemented by Volvo; [40] and a 1999 ...
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