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Psychoanalysis and Disability

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Is There Something Antithetical to Capitalism About Disability?

There is something antithetical to capitalism about disability. But disability can still be marketed within the capitalist structure. I think people see this in things like the Susan G. Roman Foundation, and, like, there's all kinds of articles that you can check out online about, like, how much this charity for breast cancer does not ever support a cure. It doesn't put more money into treatment or early warning; it just supports larger causes such as rich people who don't deserve it.

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