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Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism

Radicals in Conversation

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Understanding the Intersection of Capitalism and Neurodiversity

This chapter explores the connections between capitalism and neurodiversity, discussing the historical development of capitalism and its impact on the conceptualization of health and disability. It highlights the shift from pre-capitalism to capitalism and how it led to the ranking of people based on their abilities, discrimination, and the rise of neuroanormativity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding this history to move forward in the neurodiversity movement.

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