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Advocacy and Identity at Carville
This chapter examines the historical advocacy efforts of patients at a medical facility, contrasting the compassionate leadership of a progressive figure with the authoritarian regime of a strict administrator. It chronicles the formation of a Patients Federation that utilized civil rights tactics to advocate for their rights, showcasing the power of collective action against oppression. The narrative intertwines personal stories of trauma, identity, and the importance of informal relationships within the Carville leprosy colony, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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