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Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism
Radicals in Conversation
Capitalism, Neurodiversity, and the Influence of Francis Galton
Exploring the intersection of capitalism, neurodiversity, and neurotypicality, this chapter delves into the history of psychiatry and the significant role of Francis Galton. It examines how Galton's ideas about normalcy and ranking people based on ability and race influenced psychology, psychometrics, and the eugenics movement, perpetuating historically and socially produced hierarchies.
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