The Uncaring Arm of the State: The Black British women’s movement and mental health activism in the archives

Kariima Ali

The Uncaring Arm of the State: The Black British women’s movement and mental health activism in the archives

Centre for Equality, Justice and Social Change Postgraduate Research Students

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Abstract

There is an extensive oral and archival history of intersectional activism by the emerging British Black women’s movement of the late 70’s. While this was instrumental in shaping current discourses on racial health disparities within psychiatric service, it has been marginalised in the history of ongoing service-user/psychiatric survivor movements. I’m arguing that a meaningful engagement with this history of Black feminist mental health activism provides insight and possible learning outcomes if we are to continue fostering a community-oriented praxis.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 9 Jul 2021
Event	Intersectional Approaches to Disability and Race - Online Duration: 9 Jul 2021 → 9 Jul 2021 https://intersect-nd-dis-rg.wixsite.com/rg-site/disability-and-race-webinar

Conference

Conference	Intersectional Approaches to Disability and Race
Period	9/07/21 → 9/07/21
Internet address	https://intersect-nd-dis-rg.wixsite.com/rg-site/disability-and-race-webinar

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https://intersect-nd-dis-rg.wixsite.com/rg-site/ali-the-black-british-womens-movement-and-mh-activism-in-archives

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