October Reading Group: Empire of Normality
Schedule
Tue Oct 08 2024 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
October Books | Southampton, EN
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For our October meeting we're reading chapter 7, "Post-Fordism as a Mass-Disabling Event" from Robert Chapman's "Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism". Here's the blurb for the book:"Neurodiversity is on the rise. Awareness and diagnoses have exploded in recent years, but we are still missing a wider understanding of how we got here and why. Beyond simplistic narratives of normativity and difference, this groundbreaking book exposes the very myth of the ‘normal’ brain as a product of intensified capitalism.
Exploring the rich histories of the neurodiversity and disability movements, Robert Chapman shows how the rise of capitalism created an ‘empire of normality’ that transformed our understanding of the body into that of a productivity machine. Neurodivergent liberation is possible – but only by challenging the deepest logics of capitalism. Empire of Normality is an essential guide to understanding the systems that shape our bodies, minds and deepest selves – and how we can undo them."
Accessibility: there's a ramp available at October Books, drop us a line to let us know if you'll need it so we can make sure it's ready. If you're experiencing some social anxiety, check out this twitter thread on how things work and drop us a DM if you'd like to meet up with some of us beforehand: https://twitter.com/radical_reading/status/1126942174673817601
The book is available to buy at October Books, though if you can't get hold of a copy for whatever reason, slide into our DMs and we'll send you over an electronic copy. October Books are kindly hosting us for free, so please bring a couple of quid to chuck in as a contribution if you're able.
If you have any other questions about accessibility, do let us know: we'll do what we can to accommodate you!
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Where is it happening?
October Books, 4 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2, United Kingdom,SouthamptonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
