Autism Is Not A Disease: The Politics of Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is one of the most urgent political issues of our time. As the number of diagnoses of autism, ADHD, and other types of neurodivergence rises, we are starting to understand that there is no such thing as a 'normal' brain. But society is still organised around neuronormativity, and autism is treated as a disease.Jodie Hare, diagnosed with autism at twenty-three, argues it is time to redefine the politics of who we are. She calls for the recognition of diversity as part of natural variation, rather than a departure from sameness. This will have an impact on the places where we learn, work, and socialise - and Hare shows how these can be adapted to be more inclusive and accessible. She shows how we might commit to building a world where we can all thrive, one that works to combat discrimination based on race, class, gender, and disability.

List of contents

Introduction

1. The Neurodiversity Campaign Today
2. Neurodiversity Is a Political Issue
3. Neurodiversity and Political Justice
4. Neurodiversity, Work and Poverty
5. Moving Forward

Acknowledgements
Further Reading/Listening
Notes

About the author

Jodie Hare was diagnosed with autism at twenty-three years old. She has an MA in Modern Languages, Literature, and Culture from King's College, London. She has written for publications such as Novara Media, Refinery29, and the Huffington Post. She works as a copywriter. She tweets at @jodslouise

Report

A fascinating exploration of the politics of neurodiversity. Hare has delivered a persuasive and inspiring manifesto that calls on us all to rethink what it really means to be 'normal'. Grace Blakeley, author of Vulture Capitalism

Product details

• Authors: Jodie Hare
• Publisher: Verso
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.09.2024
• EAN: 9781804291535
• ISBN: 978-1-80429-153-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Sociology, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, Political activism, The self, ego, identity, personality, Mental health services, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome, Political activism / Political engagement