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The Anti-Ableist Manifesto

by Tiffany Yu

Book Details

Publisher:Souvenir Press
Published:2024-10-08
Pages:202
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

'I defy anyone who reads this powerful and urgently needed manifesto not to be galvanised into action' Sophie Morgan, TV host and author of Driving Forwards 'A call to arms, not just for the disabled community, but for every single one of us' Dr Shani Dhanda, broadcaster and author 'An actionable antidote to fear and misconceptions' Service95 In The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, Tiffany Yu highlights the myriad ways in which our society discriminates against people with disabilities - and what we can

Our Review

This powerful manifesto delivers an urgent call to dismantle systemic ableism, exposing how everyday structures and attitudes discriminate against disabled people while providing concrete strategies for meaningful change. Tiffany Yu moves beyond theory to offer actionable steps that readers can implement immediately, creating a roadmap for personal and societal transformation that challenges both internal biases and external barriers. The book serves as both an education in disability justice and a practical guide for building genuinely inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.

What makes this work particularly compelling is its dual focus on individual responsibility and collective action, inviting readers to examine their own complicity in ableist systems while empowering them to become effective allies. Yu's approach transforms abstract concepts into tangible practices, making disability justice accessible to readers at all levels of familiarity with the topic. Anyone seeking to move from passive awareness to active participation in creating a more equitable world will find this manifesto an essential and galvanizing read that demands both reflection and action.

Themes

Social Science

Subjects

Social Science