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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing Award 2021 In 2016, a United Nations report found the UK government culpable for 'grave and systematic violations' of disabled people's rights. Since then, driven by the Tory government's obsessive drive to slash public spending whilst scapegoating the most disadvantaged in society, the situation for disabled people in Britain has continued to deteriorate. Punitive welfare regimes, the removal of essential support and services, and an ideological regime that seeks to deny disability has resulted in a situation described by the UN as a 'human catastrophe'.
In this searing account, Ellen Clifford – an activist who has been at the heart of resistance against the war on disabled people – reveals precisely how and why this state of affairs has come about. From spineless political opposition to self-interested disability charities, rightwing ideological myopia to the media demonization of benefits claimants, a shocking picture emerges of how the government of the fifth-richest country in the world has been able to marginalize disabled people with near-impunity. Even so, and despite austerity biting ever deeper, the fightback has begun, with a vibrant movement of disabled activists and their supporters determined to hold the government to account – the slogan 'Nothing About Us Without Us' has never been so apt. As this book so powerfully demonstrates, if Britain is to stand any chance of being a just and equitable society, their battle is one we should all be fighting.
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Are you concerned about the rights of disabled people? Do you want to understand how capitalism and welfare systems contribute to their marginalization? Look no further than "The War on Disabled People: Capitalism, Welfare and the Making of a Human Catastrophe." Winner of the prestigious Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing, this book exposes the truth about the UK government's disregard for disabled people's rights.
With a United Nations report stating grave and systematic violations of disabled people's rights, it's clear that urgent action is needed. This thought-provoking account by activist Ellen Clifford reveals the shocking reality faced by disabled individuals in Britain today. From the removal of essential support and services to punitive welfare regimes, this book highlights the devastating consequences of the government's ideologies.
But there is hope. Together, we can challenge this oppressive system and demand change. By delving into the spineless political opposition, self-interested disability organizations, and media demonization of benefits claimants, this book empowers us to stand up against injustice. As the vibrant movement of disabled activists and supporters gains momentum, it's a reminder that 'Nothing About Us Without Us' is a rallying cry we must heed.
If you believe in a just and equitable society, it's time to join the fight. Don't miss out on this eye-opening read. Get your copy of "The War on Disabled People" now.
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