‘Mad’, Mad studies and advancing inclusive resistance
- 18 November 2019
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Disability & Society
- Vol. 35 (8), 1337-1342
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2019.1692168
Abstract
‘Mad’ is a contentious term with which many service users/survivors feel uncomfortable. Yet it is the framework for a major new user-led challenge to bio-medical thinking about distress – Mad Studies – which is coming in for criticism for this and other identified shortcomings. Why has it adopted this controversial, conflict-ridden title? This article will explore current criticisms and raise the question of what Mad Studies’ strategy should be to address them for the future?Keywords
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