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Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism
Jan 8, 2024
Author Robert Chapman discusses the intersections of capitalism and neurodiversity, exploring the historical development of capitalism's influence on health and disability. He highlights the impact of figures like Francis Galton and the emergence of the anti-psychiatry movement. The chapter also delves into the implications of neoliberalism on mental health and the rise in autism diagnosis. Lastly, it explores the concept of neurodivergent Marxism and the need for collective action for liberation.
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- The neurodiversity movement needs a more radical politics to address the underlying structures of capitalist society and achieve true liberation for marginalized individuals.
- The connection between neurodiversity and capitalism can be traced back to the industrial revolution, and understanding this historical context is crucial for a critical neurodivergent Marxist approach.
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The Origins of Neurodivergent Marxism
The author, Robert Chapman, is a neurodivergent philosopher who combines their personal experiences and Marxist theories in their work. Chapman's interest in the neurodiversity movement stemmed from their own struggles with school and poverty, as well as a desire to challenge traditional approaches to mental health. They found mainstream psychiatry and anti-psychiatry both limited in helping them understand their own experiences. Instead, they embraced the principles of neurodiversity, which recognizes disability as a social construct and emphasizes the role of societal structures in disabling individuals. Chapman's work aims to establish neurodivergent Marxism, combining Marxist analysis with a neurodiversity perspective.
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